The Supreme Court directed Delhi’s Forest Department to file a detailed report on the 185 acres meant for compensatory afforestation. Justice Surya Kant said afforestation across 18 sites would be more “environmentally and equitably” balanced than a single location.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered West Bengal to halt illegal elephant transportation and retrieve three mistreated elephants from Bihar, highlighting violations of animal cruelty laws. The ruling, stemming from a 2018 public interest litigation, emphasizes the urgent need for protection and humane treatment of elephants in the region.
Today, On 5th January, The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued a notice to the Delhi government over a plea alleging misuse and illegal encroachment of land designated for afforestation. The land, meant to combat pollution, is claimed to have been repurposed improperly. The NGT has sought the government’s response on the matter. This highlights concerns about environmental mismanagement in Delhi.
The Uttarakhand Forest Department removed Rahul as Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, following the Chief Minister’s directives. The Supreme Court was informed, leading to the dismissal of a related petition. Rahul was reassigned as Chief Forest Conservator. The decision stemmed from concerns about his previous removal from Corbett Tiger Reserve due to illegal tree felling allegations.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and civic agencies to address the decline in the city’s green cover. It emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent illegal tree felling, issuing notices to relevant authorities. Concerns about tree loss impacting residents led to the mandate for comprehensive measures to enhance Delhi’s green cover.
Today, On15th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticized Uttarakhand for its response to forest fires, emphasizing the need for decisive action and implementation of measures. The Chief Secretary was summoned to explain the state’s efforts, including deployment of forest personnel and fund utilization. The court also highlighted the critical need to address vacancies in the forest department.
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Today (15th May): The Uttarakhand Government faced criticism from the Supreme Court for its ineffective response to forest fires. The court summoned the Chief Secretary to appear and highlighted the serious consequences of the lack of action. The government claimed that only 0.1% of wildlife areas were affected, but the court emphasized the need for immediate and proactive measures.
The Gujarat High Court issued directives to prevent Asiatic lion fatalities on railway tracks, emphasizing collaboration between railway and forest departments to create a standard operating procedure. The court condemned the railway’s apathy and urged safeguards like reinstalling fencing and halting nocturnal goods trains. The aim is to protect endangered lions from railway-related accidents.
Today(on 18th March),The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Jasmeet Singh, issues contempt notices to officials for illegally felling 1,000 trees near South Asian University. Violation of court orders prompts scrutiny and potential contempt charges. The situation is intensified by the rejection of DDA’s request by the Supreme Court. The case continues on 1st April.
