Today(on 29th May),Delhi High Court permits ‘demolition’ of Shiva Temple on Yamuna floodplain, noting Lord Shiva doesn’t need human protection. Justice Sharma highlights the public’s quest for Shiva’s protection amidst emphasis on clearing floodplain encroachments.
The Supreme Court has stayed a hotel project in Uttarakhand’s Bhimtal-Mukteshwar area to protect the forest. This decision follows concerns about the state government’s measures to control forest fires. The Court also directed the project proponent to respond to the petition within six weeks. The Indian Army and Air Force are assisting in firefighting efforts.
Today(on 16th May),The Supreme Court ordered Delhi and three other states to cease new mining permissions in the Aravalli range without its approval, and has also rebuked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for unauthorized tree cutting in the Ridge area, an extension of the Aravallis.
On Tuesday(14th May),The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi Development Authority for disregarding a previous order to halt tree felling near Delhi University, with Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan indicating further discussion on May 16, potentially involving criminal contempt.
