The Bombay High Court has formed a five-member team to inspect construction sites and check violations of air pollution norms as Mumbai’s AQI continues to worsen. The panel has been directed to submit its report by December 15 with strict monitoring measures.
CHENNAI: Today, 24th Feb, The Madras High Court has refused to stop Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore from organizing its Maha Shivaratri celebrations on February 26 and 27, 2025. A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and K Rajasekar dismissed a petition that sought restrictions on the event due to concerns about noise pollution and sewage disposal.
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 of India today (23rd Oct) ruled that no trees can be cut for the Kolkata Metro expansion without the Central Empowered Committee’s approval. Petitioners objected to the relocation of nearly 940 trees, claiming they were moved too far. The court emphasized the need for environmental compliance in the project.