Environment (Protection) Act 1986 Archives

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

DPS Lake Wetland flamingo deaths: NGT takes suo motu cognizance; issues notices to officials

The NGT noted that the news article raises substantial issue relating to compliance of the provisions of the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 2

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 31(7) and Ss. 17, 21, 23(3), 24(1), 25, 26, 29 and 85(2)(a) —

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Can an establishment employing about 8000 workers be shut down for not obtaining Environmental Clearance, even when it acts in compliance with required pollution norms? SC answers

Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of Indira Banerjee*and J.K. Maheshwari, JJ., held that although to protect future generations and to ensure

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Rampant noise pollution, incessant use of horns; a Deplorable state of affairs! NGT finds Rajasthan in contempt of Supreme Court’s order

National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench): While addressing the issue of pressure/air horns and motor vehicles being driven with intolerable sound in