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"Deputy Commissioner Cannot Exceed Revisional Jurisdiction Under Karnataka Municipalities Act – Karnataka High Court Quashes Building Licence and Khata Cancellation Orders for Violation of Natural Justice"

The petitioner challenged the orders dated 27.11.2013 and 02.08.2017 whereby the building licence granted in respect of the subject property was cance...

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Supreme Court Defines Aravali Hills and Ranges for Conservation in T.N. Godavarman Case. Court adopts scientific definition based on geological and ecological criteria to prevent desertification and protect biodiversity across Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.

The Supreme Court of India, in its inherent jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the critical issue of defining 'Aravali Hills...

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"Supreme Court Affirms Need for Minority Establishment in AMU’s Minority Status Dispute" AMU’s Minority Status Under Scrutiny: Establishment by Legislature Versus Minority Founding Rights

The Supreme Court judgment in Aligarh Muslim University v. Naresh Agarwal & Ors. primarily deals with the issue of minority rights in education, f...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in National Green Tribunal Act Case Upholding Illegal Storage Facility Removal. Ex Post Facto Clearance Under 2011 Notification Invalid as Storage Terminal Not Located 'In' Notified Port Under Paragraph 8 of Environment Protection Act, 1986.

The appeals were lodged under Section 22 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, challenging the National Green Tribunal's order that set aside an e...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Allows PIL Seeking Remedial Measures Against Illegal Sand Mining and Withdraws Environment Clearance for Non-Compliance. Court Directs State to Formulate Comprehensive Policy and GSEIAA to Re-evaluate Clearance Under Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines.

The Federation of Rainbow Warriors, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Hig...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Challenge to Construction in CRZ Area, Upholds NGT Order on Environmental Clearance Validity. Construction of hotel building in Colva, Goa, held not to violate CRZ Notification 1991 as it was within permissible floor space index and setback requirements.

The judgment concerns two writ petitions: Writ Petition No. 751 of 2008 filed by Theodore Fernandes and Goencarancho Vorixtte Awaz (an association) ag...

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Bombay High Court Reconsiders Interim Directions on River Bed Use for Warkari Pilgrims in Manual Scavenging PIL. Environmental Protection vs Religious Practices - Court to Modify Order Dated 24th December 2014 Based on NEERI Recommendations.

This is a public interest litigation concerning manual scavenging, but the present order deals with interim directions regarding the use of the river ...