Retired Supreme Court judge Justice A.S. Oka said, “No religion condones environmental destruction or cruelty to animals,” while stressing that every faith teaches compassion and care for nature at an SCBA lecture on clean air and climate justice.
Justice Abhay S Oka emphasized the vital link between environmental and social justice during his speech at the SILF Climate Change Conference 2025. He highlighted how pollution disproportionately impacts the poor and stressed that protecting the environment is essential for human dignity and health, urging support for environmental advocacy in India.
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Today, On 29th November, the Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh officials for illegally felling 454 trees on Vrindavan Road. The Court mandated that permitted tree-felling must occur only between 6 PM and 8 AM. A halt to further tree felling was ordered, highlighting the need for adherence to judicial directives.
Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court declined to hear Ritwik Dutta’s appeal against the Delhi High Court’s decision on his income tax assessment, citing ongoing proceedings. The I-T department alleges that funds from EarthJustice USA were used for unauthorized activities. Additionally, the CBI has registered an FIR against Dutta for alleged FCRA violations.
