Today, On 15th September, The Supreme Court, warned that Himachal faces an ecological crisis where the entire state may vanish in thin air from India’s map, has rescheduled its order to September 23, stressing the issue impacts the entire Himalayan region critically.
The Kerala High Court has expressed concern over the Wayanad landslides, attributing them to human “apathy and greed.” The court initiated a PIL to prompt the state government to reconsider its approach to sustainable development. It plans to review policies on natural resource exploitation, environmental preservation, disaster management, and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective action.
Today (9th April): The Supreme Court of India issued a notice regarding unauthorized tree cutting in the forest ridge near Delhi University, ordering an immediate halt to the activities. Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan directed authorities to maintain the status quo and expressed willingness to consider tree replantation. The court emphasized the prohibition of further tree felling.
On Thursday( 18th April), The Supreme Court fined the Telangana government Rs. 5 lakh for submitting inaccurate affidavits in a property dispute, raising environmental and administrative accountability issues. The dispute involves contradictory positions taken by a district collector regarding the classification of disputed property as forest land. The Court criticized the High Court’s ruling and imposed costs on both parties.
