Today, On 12th May, The Delhi High Court ordered the demolition of Madrasi Camp from June 1, stressing that clearing the Barapullah drain is crucial before monsoon. It held that encroachers have no right beyond the right of rehabilitation.
On Wednesday (24th April): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for not taking action against environmental offenders, stating that it encourages violations of environmental laws. The NGT emphasized that revenue from environmental crimes qualifies as ‘proceeds of crime’ under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), directing the compensation to be used for environmental restoration in affected areas.
