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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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    “High BP Is a Disease Peculiar to Judges”: Justice N Kotiswar Singh on Judicial Work Pressure
    “High BP Is a Disease Peculiar to Judges”: Justice N Kotiswar Singh on Judicial Work Pressure
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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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