Karnataka High Court stays Centre’s circular on banning 23 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
The circular will be only stayed in the State of Karnataka, the single judge bench said
Kerala HC directs NDMA to formulate compensation policy for those dying due to COVID-19 vaccine
The order was passed September 1 and a time frame of three months has been set; the move sets a precedent since no such policy has been …
Coronavirus update: Madras High Court holds Election Commission repsonsible for pandemic surge
Karnataka to lock down for 2 weeks from tomorrow
Sabarmati pollution: Inspect all industrial effluent treatment plants, Gujarat HC tells government
Domestic waste water and industrial effluent generated daily by Ahmedabad is discharged into the Sabarmati
Polavaram project: Andhra high court stays eviction, demolition in affected areas
At least 15 villages in two districts of the state have been demolished since 2016
DTE Coverage: Daily Court Digest (October 31-November 4, 2022)
The top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal during the week
Calcutta High Court directs state, central governments to pay pending wages to MGNREGA workers
Central government owes West Bengal Rs 2,764 crore in wages for MGNREGA workers
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 25, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Meet the colour-changing, herbivorous spiny-tailed lizard
Tal Chhapar sanctuary, home to the reptile, gets protective cover by Rajasthan High Court against reducing its size
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 23, 2022)
COVID-19: Calcutta High Court passes judgment to protect rights of para teachers
Para teachers collective had filed a petition seeking deadline relaxation for an activity amid COVID-19 pandemic
Sexual assault under POCSO Act: A child rights perspective
When the Act is subject to interpretation, it is overshadowed with enhanced possibilities to overlook the spirit and objective of the law, as a …
Massive fire at Union Carbide compound, gas victims panic due to toxic air
Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is where gas leaked in 1984, killing thousands of people and disabling millions
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 22, 2024)
Ganpati immersion: Bombay HC asks monitoring committee to determine adequacy of artificial ponds
The court maintained that its endeavour is not to hurt religious feelings but also protecting natural surroundings
COVID-19 vaccine deaths: Kerala HC wants compensation guidelines from Centre
Will file detailed progress report in 2 weeks, said central counsel on August 10, 2022
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 8, 2022)
Centre rolls back decision to cap price of raw jute
The decision had faced strong opposition from the jute industry, especially in West Bengal, where around ten jute mills closed down and 60,…
DTE Impact: New software to keep fishing vessels away from Gahiramatha
The Orissa High Court had ordered the installation of the software to track vessel movements after taking cognizance of a DTE story about Olive …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 18, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Two ‘tiger widows’ in the Sundarbans granted Rs 5 lakh each by Calcutta High Court, kindling hopes for others
About 30 fisherfolk or honey gatherers fall prey to tigers annually in the Sundarbans as per unofficial estimates; the kin of most are not …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 13, 2022)
Environment in elections: Tamil Nadu has voted and activists believe 2018’s Sterlite controversy will help DMK in state
Incumbent fulfilled its promise to shut down the plant, which satisfied state’s people
Almond trees axed for brick kilns in Budgam: J&K High Court issues notice over consent
Trees axed on land to be leased, land in close proximity to airport and Air Force base, claims petition
Did poor government handling in Kerala cause 2018 floods? Yes, says CAG
From floodplain identification to flood hazard map to availability of rain gauges, CAG report points out shortcomings in Kerala’s flood response
