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    Will Not Allow Anyone to Touch the Aravalli Range : Supreme Court On Haryana Safari Project Plea
    Will Not Allow Anyone to Touch the Aravalli Range : Supreme Court On Haryana Safari Project Plea
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    Will Not Allow Anyone to Touch the Aravalli Range : Supreme Court On Haryana Safari Project Plea

    The Supreme Court of India refused pleas on the Aravalli Zoo Safari, saying no one will be allowed to touch the Aravalli Range. A bench led by Surya Kant with Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi deferred permissions temporarily.

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    Large-Scale Cutting Of Trees | How Much Land Is Required To Be Erected?: Supreme Court Questions Aarey Forest Administration
    Large-Scale Cutting Of Trees | How Much Land Is Required To Be Erected?: Supreme Court Questions Aarey Forest Administration
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    Large-Scale Cutting Of Trees | How Much Land Is Required To Be Erected?: Supreme Court Questions Aarey Forest Administration

    The Supreme Court directed the Mumbai civic body to submit detailed affidavits and afforestation plans in the Aarey case. It ordered multiple status reports with timelines, videography, and progress updates, scheduling further review in March–April 2026.

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    What Is Seen With the Naked Eye Is Disturbing and Bewildering: High Court Slams Haryana Over Aravalli Mining Violations
    What Is Seen With the Naked Eye Is Disturbing and Bewildering: High Court Slams Haryana Over Aravalli Mining Violations
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    What Is Seen With the Naked Eye Is Disturbing and Bewildering: High Court Slams Haryana Over Aravalli Mining Violations

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Haryana government to present its strategy to remedy severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining in Pichopa Kalan village of Charki Dadri, an Aravalli district. The court sought a clear plan.

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    Horrifying: Delhi HC Warns Civic Authorities of Contempt Action for Illegal Slaughter at Ghazipur Chicken Market
    Horrifying: Delhi HC Warns Civic Authorities of Contempt Action for Illegal Slaughter at Ghazipur Chicken Market
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    Horrifying: Delhi HC Warns Civic Authorities of Contempt Action for Illegal Slaughter at Ghazipur Chicken Market

    Today, on 29th January, the Delhi High Court termed the illegal slaughter of chickens and birds at Ghazipur Murga Mandi “horrifying” after examining photographs. A Division Bench questioned whether its September 24, 2018 order banning such slaughter was being openly ignored by authorities.

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    “NGT Can’t Decide Building Plan Violations”: Supreme Court Limits Tribunal’s Powers Under NGT Act
    “NGT Can’t Decide Building Plan Violations”: Supreme Court Limits Tribunal’s Powers Under NGT Act
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    “NGT Can’t Decide Building Plan Violations”: Supreme Court Limits Tribunal’s Powers Under NGT Act

    The Supreme Court has ruled that alleged violations of building plans do not fall within the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal under Section 14 of the NGT Act. The Court held that the NGT exceeded its powers by intervening in construction disputes already pending before the High Court.

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    Calcutta High Court Steps In as Kolkata–Howrah Chokes: Suo Motu Case Over Hazardous Air Pollution
    Calcutta High Court Steps In as Kolkata–Howrah Chokes: Suo Motu Case Over Hazardous Air Pollution
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    Calcutta High Court Steps In as Kolkata–Howrah Chokes: Suo Motu Case Over Hazardous Air Pollution

    The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the hazardous air pollution crisis in the Kolkata–Howrah region after AQI levels touched 330–350. The Court has sought responses from the West Bengal government and concerned authorities, calling the situation a continuing public health emergency.

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    ‘We Don’t Want AI-Generated Forests’: Supreme Court Pulls Up DDA Over Plea to Cut 473 Trees in Delhi Ridge
    ‘We Don’t Want AI-Generated Forests’: Supreme Court Pulls Up DDA Over Plea to Cut 473 Trees in Delhi Ridge
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    ‘We Don’t Want AI-Generated Forests’: Supreme Court Pulls Up DDA Over Plea to Cut 473 Trees in Delhi Ridge

    The Supreme Court questioned DDA’s request to fell 473 trees for a road project, seeking strict proof of compliance with earlier plantation orders. CJI Surya Kant stressed that no permission will be granted without real, on-ground afforestation, not “AI-generated forests.”

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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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    Insensitive Remarks in Sexual Assault Cases: Supreme Court to Seek National Judicial Academy Report, High Court Order to Be Set Aside
    Insensitive Remarks in Sexual Assault Cases: Supreme Court to Seek National Judicial Academy Report, High Court Order to Be Set Aside
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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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