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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.

18 Dec 2019

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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Supreme Court Considers CEC Recommendations on Sand Mining Regulations in Rajasthan - Environmental Clearance and Lease Conditions at Issue. The Court reviewed Central Empowered Committee proposals for granting environmental clearances without preconditions and amending Rule 5(4) of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, amidst State objections to lease terminations and penalties.

11 Nov 2021

The dispute arose from environmental concerns over sand mining in Rajasthan, leading to litigation involving the Bajri Lease LoI Holders Welfare Socie...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Power to Prohibit Export of Sand Under MMDR Act - Gujarat Rules Restricting Inter-State Sand Movement Held Valid. The Court held that the prohibition on export of sand was a reasonable restriction under Article 304(b) of the Constitution, aimed at preventing illegal mining and conserving natural resources.

1 Mar 2019

The case involves appeals by the State of Gujarat against the Gujarat High Court's judgment striking down Rules that prohibited the export of ordinary...

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Supreme Court Upholds FIRs for Illegal Mining Despite Compounding Under MMDR Act — IPC Offences Are Distinct and Not Barred by Section 22 of MMDR Act. The court held that compounding under the MMDR Act does not bar prosecution under the IPC for theft and criminal misappropriation, as the offences are separate and distinct.

1 Sep 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by private appellants and the State of Madhya Pradesh against the High Court's refusal to quash FIRs for illegal m...

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Supreme Court Bans Mining in Eco-Sensitive Zones Around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Minimum 1 km Buffer Zone Mandated to Protect Forest Resources and Wildlife Habitat Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

3 Jun 2022

This judgment arises from a series of interlocutory applications in the ongoing T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India public interest litigati...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Cancellation of Sand Ghat Allotments in Re-auction Dispute — Violation of Natural Justice and Lack of Hearing. The court held that cancellation of allotment without notice and hearing is arbitrary and unsustainable under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

31 Mar 2016

The petitioners, five proprietors of firms, were allotted sand ghats through an auction process. However, the respondents issued a re-auction notice o...

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Supreme Court Modifies National Green Tribunal Directions on Sand Mining in Bihar and Grants Interim Relief Pending Final Disposal. The Court held that District Survey Reports should be prepared by state-constituted sub-divisional committees as per Enforcement and Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining 2020, rather than private consultants, to avoid unnecessary burden on public exchequer and ensure environmental safeguards.

10 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of India heard civil appeals filed by the State of Bihar challenging a judgment and order dated 14th October 2020 from the National ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petitions Challenging Seizure of Vehicles Under Maharashtra Land Revenue Code — Seizure Without Notice and Opportunity of Hearing Held Illegal. Section 53 of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 Does Not Authorize Seizure of Vehicles; Principles of Natural Justice Violated.

21 Aug 2018

The petitioners filed multiple writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, challenging t...

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance in Illegal Sand Mining Case Involving Wildlife Sanctuary and Public Safety Threats. Court Issues Directions to States for Compliance with Environmental Laws and Addresses Fatal Attacks on Forest Guards and Risks to Infrastructure Due to State Apathy and Institutional Failure.

17 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India initiated suo motu proceedings on March 13, 2026, in response to reports of rampant illegal sand mining within the National...

High Court

Madras High Court Quashes Suspension Order of Assistant Engineer in Illegal Sand Mining Case — Suspension Cannot Be Continued After Conclusion of Disciplinary Proceedings. The court held that once disciplinary proceedings are concluded and punishment imposed, the suspension order must be revoked, and the employee cannot be kept under suspension indefinitely.

3 Jun 2026

The petitioner, R. Ponnudurai, was serving as an Assistant Engineer in the Agricultural Engineering Department, Tamil Nadu. He was arrested on 05.07.2...

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