The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre’s move to reclaim land occupied by major sporting institutions, warning against the loss of green spaces in the capital. Expressing concern over worsening environmental conditions, the Court observed that unchecked urbanisation could severely impact public health and quality of life.
Former CJI B. R. Gavai said the Constitution demands dismantling structural inequality, not offering formal equality alone. Speaking at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, he stressed substantive equality must shape governance, policy, and development in the Indian framework.
The Supreme Court heard a crucial plea challenging government notifications that allowed industries to seek environmental clearance after starting operations. The case could redefine whether retrospective EC violates Article 21 and India’s core environmental principles.
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 Supreme Court has allowed CPWD to construct a water-storage facility and lay pipelines in Buddha Jayanti Park, part of the sensitive Delhi Ridge area. The decision comes despite concerns over possible tree felling and environmental impact raised during the hearing.
Justice Abhay S. Oka stated that activities like bursting firecrackers or polluting rivers cannot be justified under Article 25’s freedom of religion. He urged citizens and courts to prioritise environmental protection over religious sentiments.
Today, On 15th September, The Supreme Court, warned that Himachal faces an ecological crisis where the entire state may vanish in thin air from India’s map, has rescheduled its order to September 23, stressing the issue impacts the entire Himalayan region critically.
Ecological imbalance in Himachal Pradesh has reached alarming levels, prompting the Supreme Court to appoint an amicus curiae. The Court stressed expert guidance is essential to address environmental concerns, climate change, hydropower impact, deforestation, and sustainable development challenges.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the state’s 2025 land pooling policy, flagging missing impact studies, no timelines, and lack of rehabilitation plans. The court said it was “notified in haste” without addressing key concerns.
The Supreme Court upheld the Environment Ministry’s 2021 notification on mandatory public hearings, striking down the exemption clause for major projects. It stressed, “Natural resources are to be held in trust for the next generation,” reinforcing intergenerational equity and environmental protection.
