The Supreme Court dismissed a plea against the Rs 229 crore passenger jetty near Gateway of India, upholding the Bombay High Court’s nod with strict conditions. Petitioners had raised heritage and congestion concerns, but the Court favored public interest.
The Supreme Court upheld the Environment Ministry’s 2021 notification on mandatory public hearings, striking down the exemption clause for major projects. It stressed, “Natural resources are to be held in trust for the next generation,” reinforcing intergenerational equity and environmental protection.
NEW DELHI: On February 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India expressed its disapproval towards the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for taking two years to approach the court regarding a Madras High Court decision. This decision had quashed a showcause notice against the Isha Foundation for constructing multiple buildings between 2006 and 2014.
The Supreme Court restored an order halting construction at Jilling Estate, Uttarakhand, due to concerns of ecological damage and wildlife disruption. Birendra Singh’s plea for comprehensive environmental impact assessment was upheld. The dispute over single-window clearances and ‘Deemed Forest’ classification continues, with the next hearing scheduled for August 12.
Today (6th May): The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud, has halted land clearance for the proposed Silchar Greenfield Airport. The Court found that authorities violated the 2006 EIA notification by conducting extensive clearance without proper environmental clearance. The NGT was criticized for dismissing the plea without verification, and the Court directed no further action until an EIA report is available.