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    Supreme Court Examines Legality of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances; CJI Says “At Least This Much Respect We Will Expect From The Lawyer”
    Supreme Court Examines Legality of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances; CJI Says “At Least This Much Respect We Will Expect From The Lawyer”
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    Supreme Court Examines Legality of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances; CJI Says “At Least This Much Respect We Will Expect From The Lawyer”

    The Supreme Court heard a crucial plea challenging government notifications that allowed industries to seek environmental clearance after starting operations. The case could redefine whether retrospective EC violates Article 21 and India’s core environmental principles.

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    Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring
    Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring
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    Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring

    The Supreme Court closed its 2021 suo motu case on polluted rivers, observing that the matter should have been handled by the NGT to avoid overlapping proceedings. The Court stressed that environmental monitoring must continue before the tribunal, with scope for judicial review.

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    “What Steps Are Being Taken?” Supreme Court Asks Centre to File Detailed Report on Illegal Constructions Along Ganga
    “What Steps Are Being Taken?” Supreme Court Asks Centre to File Detailed Report on Illegal Constructions Along Ganga
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    What Is Happening In This Court?: Supreme Court to Close Decades-Old MC Mehta Cases from 1984–85

    The Supreme Court declared it will formally close the long-pending MC Mehta cases from 1984–85, noting that fresh interlocutory applications filed under the same caption created a misleading impression that the original environmental, land, and Taj Trapezium matters were still pending.

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    “Shift Coal Industries or Face Action”: Supreme Court Cracks Down on NCR Pollution, Seeks Centre’s Plan
    “Shift Coal Industries or Face Action”: Supreme Court Cracks Down on NCR Pollution, Seeks Centre’s Plan
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    “Shift Coal Industries or Face Action”: Supreme Court Cracks Down on NCR Pollution, Seeks Centre’s Plan

    The Supreme Court has asked key Union ministries to submit a joint proposal to phase out coal-based industries in Delhi-NCR as part of long-term pollution control measures. The Court will also examine vehicular pollution on March 12 amid rising concerns over worsening air quality in the region.

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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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