The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench turned 23 news reports into suo motu PILs within eleven weeks of 2026, acting on media stories and lawyers’ letters. This already exceeds the eighteen such cases initiated in all of 2025.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Assam government to form a committee to examine alleged unauthorised occupation in the Doyang Reserved Forest area of Golaghat district. The Court said that eviction can occur only after due process, notice, and a 15-day period, stressing fairness and environmental protection.
Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has extended strong constitutional support to Justice Ferdino Rebello’s “Enough is Enough” movement. He said the 10-point Charter of Demands reflects core principles of environmental law, people-centric development, and the need to preserve Goa’s identity and culture.
The Allahabad High Court has again directed the Uttar Pradesh government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manjha, citing serious risks to human life and birds. The Court stressed that earlier orders, especially ahead of the Makar Sankranti kite-flying season, must be implemented without delay.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Rs 25,000 fine on anyone caught flying kites using nylon manjha, calling it a serious threat to human life and animals. Vendors selling the banned thread will face a hefty Rs 2.5 lakh penalty, with police officers also being held accountable for enforcement failures.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay its earlier order on the uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and to form a new expert committee. He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to protecting and restoring the Aravalli range, with the mining ban continuing.