Today, On 18th November, The Supreme Court restored the mechanism for retrospective environment clearance, with CJI Gavai noting that his judgment had been criticised. Justice Bhuyan dissented firmly, arguing that review was unjustified and warning that established environmental jurisprudence should not be reversed.
Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s decision to quash the show cause notice issued to Isha Foundation. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) had challenged the ruling, which recognized Isha Foundation as an educational institute eligible for certain environmental norm relaxations. The High Court had earlier ruled in favor of the foundation, granting it exemptions under specific regulations.
The Supreme Court of India intervened to aid homebuyers affected by Unitech Ltd.’s financial troubles and project delays. The court granted an exemption from RERA registration for Unitech’s housing projects, facilitating stalled loan disbursements and appointing government oversight to address ongoing issues, ensuring faster project completion and accountability for past mismanagement.
The Supreme Court today rejected a petition to designate Agra as a World Heritage Site, questioning the benefits and legal provisions for such a declaration. Justices Oka and Masih were skeptical about the potential impact on Agra’s cleanliness and development. The counsel argued for preservation and tourism benefits, but the bench remained unconvinced.