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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses PIL Seeking Directions to Address Drinking Water Contamination — Petitioner Fails to Establish Locus Standi and Public Interest. The court held that the petitioner, an advocate and resident of Tumakuru, did not demonstrate any personal injury or public duty breach, and the petition lacked specific details of contamination or inaction by authorities.

28 May 2025

The petitioner, Ramesh Naik L., an advocate and resident of Tumakuru District, filed a public interest litigation under Article 226 of the Constitutio...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Polluter Pays Principle in Tannery Pollution Case — Directs Comprehensive Compensation and Remediation for Environmental Degradation in Vellore District. The court affirmed that tanneries are strictly liable for ecological damage and health impacts, and the Loss of Ecology Authority's compensation assessment must be enforced with government backup liability.

13 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment addressing the severe environmental degradation caused by tannery industries in Vellore Distr...

Supreme Court

"Landmark Judgment on Property Rights and Public Welfare in Mumbai" "Balancing property ownership with the collective good under India's constitutional framework."

5 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court examined whether Chapter VIII-A of the MHADA Act aligns with the principles of Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution, which aims ...

High Court

Bombay High Court at Goa Allows PIL Seeking Removal of Bore Wells, Septic Tanks, and Garbage Pits from Calangute-Candolim Beach Stretch — Environmental Violations by Beach Shacks Must Be Addressed to Protect Coastal Ecology. The court directed compliance with earlier undertakings and enforcement of the shack policy to prevent overcrowding and pollution.

26 Jun 2023

This Public Interest Litigation was instituted by Mr. Reuben Franco, a resident of Calangute, Goa, seeking reliefs concerning the Calangute-Candolim b...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds NGT Directions on Buffer Zones for Lakes and Rajakaluves in Bangalore — Environmental Protection Prevails Over Development Rights. The Court held that the NGT's directions for buffer zones of 75 meters around lakes and 25-50 meters around Rajakaluves are valid and must be implemented prospectively, rejecting retrospective application.

5 Mar 2019

The case involves multiple appeals under Section 22 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, challenging orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Modifies NGT Order on Water Use from Forest Land Diversion for Drinking Water Purposes. The court held that water drawn from forest land diverted for drinking water cannot be used for industrial purposes without specific clearance, and directed the District Collector to monitor surplus water allocation pending MoEF&CC decision.

11 Feb 2019

The Supreme Court of India heard a batch of civil appeals arising from an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) dated 28 November 2018. The dispu...

High Court

High Court of Bombay at Goa Adjudicates Public Interest Litigation Over Sanction of Group Housing Project Permissions. Petition Challenges Conversion Sanad and Construction License Under Goa Town and Country Planning Laws.

27 Sep 2018

The case arose from a Public Interest Litigation filed by Betqui Candola Samvardhan Samitee, a society of villagers, challenging permissions granted t...

High Court

Bombay High Court Addresses Water Use Concerns for IPL Matches Amid Drought, Upholds Principles of Equitable Distribution. Court Relies on Public Trust Doctrine to Emphasize That Water Resources Are Held in Trust for Public Use.

4 May 2018

The Public Interest Litigation arose from acute water scarcity and drought conditions in Maharashtra in April 2016. Loksatta Movement and Foundation o...

High Court

Bombay High Court entertains PIL seeking directions to reserve water in Sukhana Dam for drinking purposes and restrain release for irrigation. State government and irrigation authorities assert that adequate water has been reserved for drinking, and releases for agricultural use are as per recommendations of Canal Advisory Committee.

20 Feb 2018

The Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Sarpanch of village Garkheda, seeking a writ of mandamus to restrain the respondent authorities from r...

High Court

Bombay High Court Upholds Chief Secretary's Order in Water Release PIL for Kumbhmela. Court holds that release of water from Gangapur Dam for holy baths during drought must comply with Government Resolution prioritizing drinking water.

22 Dec 2016

The petitioner, Hiralal Motilal Desarda, a professor and activist, filed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the State Government's decision to r...

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