Environment Protection Act

Stubble burning
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The compliance reports filed by the Governments of Haryana and Punjab showed that there were a large number of farm fires. The Court found reluctance on the part of both Governments to act in terms of Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.

National Green Tribunal
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Over 45 farmer families survive on the yield produced from the 19- acre land in Inle Pothar, of which 9.9 acre has been earmarked for the luxury hotels project. It is also home to the one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, tigers, wild buffaloes and wild boars among other species.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

As per notification No. S.O. 624(E) dated 03.09.1996, the Central Government authorized the Chairman and Member Secretary of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to file complaints under Section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, the notification did not grant the authority for further delegation of power by the Chairman and Member Secretary to file such complaints.

Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court stated that the appellants may approach the relevant Coastal Zonal Management Authority within a period of one month as regards to laying down the pipelines was concerned which will be considered by any application made in regard to the continued use of the pipeline.