Justice Vikram Nath emphasized the urgent need for stricter pollution regulations and investments in clean technologies during the National Conference on Environment 2025. He articulated concerns over high pollution levels affecting children’s health in New Delhi, called for collective action, and underlined the judiciary’s role in promoting environmental rights and sustainable development.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the judiciary’s unique connection with citizens during an event celebrating 75 years of India’s Constitution. He emphasized easy access for the public to raise grievances against the state and underscored the importance of both judges and lawyers in the judiciary’s functioning.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing homes in Prayagraj without proper legal procedures, describing the actions as shocking. The court stated that residents were unfairly treated and emphasized the need for due process. It allowed petitioners to rebuild homes, pending appeals, but they must bear future demolition costs if unsuccessful.
NEW DELHI: Today, 19th March, The Supreme Court of India is re-evaluating its 2017 ruling in Indira Jaising v. Supreme Court, which had established guidelines for designating lawyers as Senior Advocates. A special bench comprising Justices AS Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti is hearing the matter, with Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appearing for the Supreme Court’s administrative side.
New Delhi, March 6: The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on petitions challenging the government’s 2022 decision to allow the limited environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the hearing after Attorney General R Venkataramani requested more time to present arguments.
NEW DELHI: On Monday, The Supreme Court of India has warned that its decision on the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL) dispute must be followed strictly. The court stated that if the ruling is not obeyed, it will take strict action against the officials of the private company and Axis Bank.
New Delhi: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India suggested that the Central government consider appointing an independent expert agency to evaluate whether the Vadhavan Port project in Palghar, Maharashtra, could cause environmental damage. The suggestion was made by a Bench of Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan in an interim order while hearing a plea filed by the National Fishworkers Forum.
