Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka highlights how environmental damage in the name of faith violates fundamental rights, stating, “No religion allows you to pollute.”
The Kerala High Court has ordered the State government to publicly disclose information about the oil spill and hazardous cargo from the sinking of the MSC Elsa-3 ship. The court emphasized the need for transparency due to environmental concerns and directed authorities to provide detailed action reports within two weeks addressing the crisis’s impact.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Telangana government to halt activities near the University of Hyderabad, citing serious concerns over tree felling and environmental damage. The Chief Secretary must provide explanations for tree removal and is personally liable for compliance. Protests against deforestation have erupted among students and activists.
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (6th Dec) set aside a National Green Tribunal order that fined M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals Rs 3 crore for illegal stone mining in Haryana. The Chief Justice noted that the NGT did not adequately consider the mining company’s arguments, which were based on alleged inaccuracies in the committee’s report.
Today(on 16th July),The Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh to respond within six weeks to a plea seeking investigation into illegal sand mining, with possible lease terminations for violators. Failure to comply may result in a Rs 20,000 fine per state, reinforcing urgency in addressing environmental concerns.
