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Supreme Court Allows Formaldehyde Manufacturing Units to Operate Without Prior Environmental Clearance Where Consent to Establish and Operate Were Granted by Pollution Control Board. The Court Held That Units Cannot Be Closed for Want of Prior EC When the PCB Itself Was Unaware of the Requirement and the Units Had Applied for EC Within the Stipulated Period.

6 May 2026

The Supreme Court allowed appeals by formaldehyde manufacturing units against the National Green Tribunal's order directing closure for want of prior ...

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Supreme Court Quashes NGT Orders for Abdication of Jurisdiction and Violation of Natural Justice in Petrol Pump Establishment Dispute. NGT Erred by Delegating Adjudicatory Functions to Committee and Disposing Execution Petition Without Notice, Contrary to Sections 14, 15, and 19(1) of National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

23 Mar 2026

The dispute arose from the proposed establishment of a petrol pump by Indian Oil Corporation, which was challenged by the first respondent before the ...

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Supreme Court Directs Protection of Sacred Groves/Orans in Rajasthan as Deemed Forests Under Forest Conservation Act, 1980. Recognizes Ecological and Cultural Significance of Community-Conserved Forests and Balances Community Rights with Conservation Goals.

18 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India was hearing an interlocutory application in the ongoing T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India writ petition, which ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Developer's Appeal in Slum Rehabilitation Project Due to Unconscionable Delay. The Court upheld the termination of the development agreement under Section 13 of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971, emphasizing that the right to shelter under Article 21 cannot be held hostage by a developer's inaction.

30 Jul 2024

The present appeal arises from a dispute concerning a slum rehabilitation project in Borivali, Mumbai, under the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Under Environment Protection Act for Noise Pollution Allegations — Lack of Sanction Under Section 15(1) Renders Prosecution Invalid. The Court held that cognizance of an offence under Section 15(1) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 without prior sanction by the Central Government or authorized officer is illegal and proceedings are liable to be quashed.

30 Sep 2022

The petitioner, Mahendra Solanki, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) seeking quashing of proceedings...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petitions Challenging Government Order Allotting Wind Energy Projects — Upholds Allotment Committee's Decision Based on Technical Evaluation and Policy Compliance. The court held that judicial review of administrative decisions in contractual matters is limited to procedural fairness and not the technical merits of the decision.

21 Sep 2022

The judgment concerns three writ petitions filed by SRK Energy Private Limited, SJP Builders and Developers Private Limited, and another petitioner (n...

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High Court Quashes Cognizance Order in Air Pollution Case Due to Lack of Sanction — Prosecution under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Requires Prior Sanction Under Section 43 for Board Complaints Filed Without Authorization.

2 Sep 2022

The petitioner, Sri B.V. Byregowda, proprietor of M/s Chennakeshava Stone Crushers, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Crimina...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order in Environmental Clearance Appeal Due to Failure to Independently Appraise Substantive Grounds. NGT's Delegation of Adjudicatory Function to Expert Committee Held Impermissible Under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, Requiring Fresh Disposal.

31 Aug 2021

The appeal arose from a judgment of the National Green Tribunal dated 8 June 2021 concerning environmental clearance granted on 5 January 2021 for exp...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Upholds Validity of Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2016 — Time Limit for Obtaining Environmental Clearance Upheld. Rule 8-B requiring quarry lease holders to obtain environmental clearance within 24 months from commencement of amendment rules is held to be reasonable and not violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution.

12 Mar 2021

The petitioners, holders of quarry leases for minor minerals, challenged the validity of Rule 8-B of the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment...

High Court

Bombay High Court at Goa Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Environmental Clearance for Mining Project — Petitioners Failed to Establish Violation of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.

30 Nov -0001

The petitioners, residents of Goa, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the environmental clearance grante...

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