Punjab and Haryana High Court Today (July 17) closed a PIL about tree cutting by DLF in Gurugram. The Court found the land is not part of the protected Aravalli area.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Telangana government to halt activities near the University of Hyderabad, citing serious concerns over tree felling and environmental damage. The Chief Secretary must provide explanations for tree removal and is personally liable for compliance. Protests against deforestation have erupted among students and activists.
The Telangana High Court has temporarily halted excavation on 400 acres near Hyderabad Central University due to environmental concerns raised by activists and citizens. They argue the area, linked to a controversial government order, is ecologically significant. Protests from HCU students against the land development emphasize protection of the environment.
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Today, On 24th October, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud challenged Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s claims regarding a controversial tree-cutting incident, demanding original records. Despite Saxena’s affidavit stating he was unaware before June, the court revealed he had been informed in April. This inquiry raises significant questions about environmental governance and accountability.
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The Supreme Court today approved recommendations by the Central Empowered Committee to protect Delhi’s green cover. The court directed the creation of a custom management information system to track tree-cutting projects and emphasized that the Delhi government should stop exercising tree authority powers due to past misuse. Non-compliance may lead to contempt proceedings.
The Telangana High Court has acknowledged a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the VATA Foundation (an NGO) concerning the unauthorized cutting down of trees for a flyover construction in KPHB, Hyderabad. Also read- Telangana High Court Guides Trial Courts On Interpreting ‘Rape’ In Child Victim Testimonies Without Medical Evidence (lawchakra.in) Notices have been issued […]