The Supreme Court has allowed Odisha to request the Orissa High Court Chief Justice to assign all mining dues recovery cases to a special bench for quick disposal. The Court said public revenue is at stake and asked the High Court to decide the matters by March 31, 2026.
The Telangana High Court has suspended the seven-year prison sentence of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and granted bail, along with three co-defendants in an illegal iron ore mining case. They must provide personal bonds and cannot leave the country without permission. The case highlights significant corruption in mining.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to investigate claims regarding an illegal embankment on the Yamuna River near Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, purportedly for mining. This step emphasizes the judicial commitment to environmental protection and the importance of expert evaluation in addressing potential habitat disruptions.
New Delhi: Today, 19th March, The Supreme Court has instructed the Rajasthan government to appoint a nodal officer in Alwar district to handle complaints regarding illegal mining near the Sariska Tiger Reserve. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih issued this directive while hearing petitions that claimed illegal mining was still happening within one kilometer of the tiger reserve, despite the apex court’s ban on such activities.
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (6th Dec) set aside a National Green Tribunal order that fined M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals Rs 3 crore for illegal stone mining in Haryana. The Chief Justice noted that the NGT did not adequately consider the mining company’s arguments, which were based on alleged inaccuracies in the committee’s report.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea against the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, described it as “draconian.” Justices Gavai and Viswanathan admitted the appeal and pointed out the need for further consideration. Concerns were raised about civil liberties and misuse of the Act, which targets organized crime in Uttar Pradesh.
Today(on 20th July), The Enforcement Directorate arrested Congress MLA Surender Panwar in Gurugram for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Haryana. Panwar, 55, will appear before a special PMLA court in Ambala for a custodial remand. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into significant illegal mining operations, with potential political and financial implications.
Today, 2nd May, The Supreme Court urged government intervention to halt illegal mining in the Aravalli region, emphasizing the need to balance sustainable development and environmental preservation. Justices emphasized the responsibility of authorities to take action against officials allowing these activities, highlighting the importance of upholding environmental laws and protecting natural habitats. This decision is expected to impact mining regulation nationwide.
