Environment
Explore environmental law developments and their impact on sustainability in India with LawStreet Journal. Our dedicated section covers legal battles, policy changes, and expert analysis on environmental issues.
![3,000 tonnes of solid municipal waste goes unprocessed in Delhi [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/04/lj_7862_33f790bc-f910-45d6-9428-feddb649c813.webp)
Alarmed by the untreated solid waste adding to the pollution load in the Capital, the Supreme Court sought a ‘concrete action plan’ to fix Delhi’s garbage woes.
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Ignorance is not bliss: Okhla Waste to Energy Plant needs to be relocated, residents argue
Questions on the suitability of waste-to-energy plants in Delhi are not new, but the 2,000 tonnes per day Waste to Energy (WTE) plant, situated in the middle of the dense residential areas around Sukhdev Vihar, is not just a major environmental worry but an example of how siting rules can be bent to accommodate a heavily polluting enterprise.
![Aravali Hills: Forest Conservation Act 2023 'Unconstitutional’? [Read Petition]](/secure/uploads/2024/03/lj_2161_0f0a2a54-e387-47c6-a2b1-0d909e25bc0f.webp)
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Aravali Hills: Forest Conservation Act 2023 'Unconstitutional’? [Read Petition]
Aravali Hills: Supreme Court admits petition challenging the amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The case is now listed for July for a final hearing.
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Blue Economy for food and livelihood security
Overview of the Blue Economy's impact on food security, India's fisheries initiatives, and global efforts towards sustainable marine resource management.
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Supreme Court rejects Vedanta's plea to reopen its Tamil Nadu copper plant, citing environmental concerns
Supreme Court rejects Vedanta's plea to reopen its Tamil Nadu copper plant, citing environmental concerns and prioritizing resident health.
Ganga water in Bengal declared unfit for bathing due to rise in faecal coliform bacteria
Ganga River water in Bengal is unfit for bathing due to this reason. Read the full report to know more.
Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy: ‘Forest fire’, SC quashes FIR against Belgian in death of 13 people in a trekking expedition in TN
Supreme Court quashes FIR against a Belgian over a 2018 Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy, ruling the forest fire deaths as a natural calamity.
![Laws remain unenforced, constitutional courts to monitor functioning of environmental bodies: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/02/lj_6042_45e88ef6-093d-42cb-923d-c2fcc8ad6393.jpg)
Laws remain unenforced, constitutional courts to monitor functioning of environmental bodies: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court to oversee environmental bodies, ensuring effective law enforcement and institutional accountability in ecological governance.
![Can't be uniform criteria for identifying forest areas: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/01/lj_3085_Untitled-1.jpg)
Can't be uniform criteria for identifying forest areas: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court rules against uniform criteria for identifying forests across states, upholding state-specific approaches due to diverse geographies.
Pennar river dispute between Tamil Nadu-Karnataka: SC asks Centre to constitute negotiation committee
Supreme Court orders a new committee to resolve the Pennar river dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, amidst contrasting state views.
![NGT directs groundwater test near Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/01/lj_5524_ffa6be2b-7d9b-468d-b622-7960c90738c5.jpg)
NGT directs groundwater test near Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram [Read Order]
Water of five villages near Bandhwari landfill to be tested after NGT tells Gurgaon civic body to form a team to check groundwater contamination in villages.
Promises and Perils of Climate Negotiations
Explore COP28's pledges to transition from fossil fuels, India's role, key agreements, and ongoing climate challenges.
!['Air pollution adversely affects health,' SC tells Centre to frame policy on phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/01/lj_7359_aa48963d-7cf8-416d-8d88-9a5c498e9cd3.jpg)
'Air pollution adversely affects health,' SC tells Centre to frame policy on phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court orders Centre to frame policy in 6 months for phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles, emphasizing the fundamental right to a pollution-free environment.
COP28: All that happened at UN Climate Summit
The COP28 has concluded with a landmark agreement among nearly 200 countries to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels, marking a significant step towards the eventual end of the oil age. F...
NGT imposes Rs 10,000 cost on Haryana for not following directions in illegal mining case
The National Green Tribunal has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on Haryana for not filing a report on illegal mining. Read more to know about the case.
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Overreaching Jurisdiction: A critique of the Supreme Court's adventurism for LGBTQIA rights
In its over-enthusiasm to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, has the Supreme Court exceeded its constitutional mandate under Article 142? A Delhi University research scholar evaluates the theme.
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New criminal laws watershed moment for society: CJI [Read Inaugural Remarks]
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SC grants permission for medical termination of pregnancy of 14-yr-old rape survivor
Supreme Court grants medical termination of pregnancy to 14-yr-old rape survivor after assessing adverse health impacts, setting aside Bombay HC's decision.
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