National Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of microplastic pollution in Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter relating to the extent of microplastic pollution in Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar wetland in Kollam district in Kerala.…

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National Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of illegal excavation, transportation, storage of minerals in Chhattisgarh

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter relating  to illegal excavation, transportation, and storage of minerals in the Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. The Petition is…

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Valid electricity connection can’t be disrupted merely on account of replacement of overhead wires with underground cables: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that a valid electricity connection cannot be disrupted indefinitely merely because overhead wires are to be replaced with underground cables. The Division Bench of…

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Centre mandates self-declaration certificate for advertisers after Supreme Court verdict in Patanjali case

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Monday issued a directive requiring all advertisers to submit a self-declaration certificate before publishing or broadcasting any advertisements, taking cognisance to…

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Allahabad High Court directs District Magistrate of Hamirpur to refund security amount of Rs 90 lakh deposited for mining leases

The Allahabad High Court has directed the District Magistrate of Hamirpur to refund the security amount of Rs 90 lakhs deposited for the mining leases. The Division Bench of Justice…

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