Today, On 18th November, The Supreme Court restored the mechanism for retrospective environment clearance, with CJI Gavai noting that his judgment had been criticised. Justice Bhuyan dissented firmly, arguing that review was unjustified and warning that established environmental jurisprudence should not be reversed.
Today(on12th April), The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to assess the suitability of Goregaon for a new High Court complex, emphasizing land availability and coastal road access. This reflects the court’s openness to explore alternative sites amidst ongoing preparations for a new court building in Bandra. The discussion was presided over by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice AS Doctor, during a hearing concerning the allocation of land for the new court complex. The possibility of using the Goregaon land is under consideration without hindering the progress of the ongoing Bandra project.
