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    'Is Supreme Court Protecting Environment or Mineral Potential?': Arnab Goswami Asks Ex-CJI Gavai on Aravalli Hills Verdict
    'Is Supreme Court Protecting Environment or Mineral Potential?': Arnab Goswami Asks Ex-CJI Gavai on Aravalli Hills Verdict
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    ‘Is Supreme Court Protecting Environment or Mineral Potential?’: Arnab Goswami Asks Ex-CJI Gavai on Aravalli Hills Verdict

    The Supreme Court’s Aravalli hills verdict has triggered nationwide outrage over fears of expanded mining and environmental damage. Former CJI B.R. Gavai defended the ruling in a heated interview with Arnab Goswami, saying the matter is not closed and can still be reviewed.

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    “PILs Turned Citizens Into Guardians of India’s Environment”: Justice N Kotiswar Singh
    “PILs Turned Citizens Into Guardians of India’s Environment”: Justice N Kotiswar Singh
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    “PILs Turned Citizens Into Guardians of India’s Environment”: Justice N Kotiswar Singh

    Justice N Kotiswar Singh said India’s environmental law grew mainly due to the rise of PILs in the 1970s–80s. He highlighted how expanded locus standi and Article 21 shaped the country’s green jurisprudence.

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    Supreme Court Says “Forgive But Don’t Forget”: V-C Must Add Sexual Harassment Case to His Resume
    Supreme Court Says “Forgive But Don’t Forget”: V-C Must Add Sexual Harassment Case to His Resume
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    Supreme Court Empowers Pollution Control Boards to Impose Damages, Seek Bank Guarantees Under Environmental Laws

    The Supreme Court has upheld the authority of Pollution Control Boards to impose environmental compensation and demand bank guarantees under the Water and Air Acts. The decision strengthens preventive action against polluters based on the “polluter pays” principle.

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