Environmental Law
Water Contamination Near Okhla Landfills: NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance [Read Order]
National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognizance of a news item published in The Times of India regarding huge water contamination in the unauthorized habitations near Bhalswa, Gazipur and Okhla landfills in Delhi.News item highlighted that huge water contamination is taking place in the unauthorized habitations near Bhalswa, Gazipur and Okhla landfills in Delhi. The colour of the Water...
Polluting River Ganga: NGT Directs Three States To Deposit Rs. 25 Lakhs Each For The Continued Damage To The River [Read Order]
In a significant move, given the way there has been lackadaisical approach on part of the authorities in the past to implement NGT's orders, National Green Tribunal pulled up states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal over inaction on their part to respond to the Green Tribunal for unabated damage to river Ganga. Green Tribunal was considering, in furtherance of its order...
'It's A Serious Issue': Delhi HC Issues Notice In PIL For Protection Of Jahanpanah City Forest
The Delhi High Court today issued notices to Centre, Delhi Government and Delhi Development Authority in a PIL filed for protection of Jahanpanah City Forest from encroachment and deforestation.The PIL filed by lawyer Amit Gupta states that the forest area spanning 435 acres in South Delhi has been affected by encroachment, garbage dumping and unregulated tree felling."It is a serious...