Top 10 Environmental Law Judgments I January 1st-15th, 2026 I LegalWiki !
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Aravalli Definition Row: Supreme Court to Form Expert Committee Under Its Supervision
The Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed constituting an expert committee to examine issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli hills and environmental concerns arising from mining activities. Read More
Electricity (Amendment) Bill Expected in Budget Session to Reform Power Sector
The Ministry of Power has indicated that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Read More
Calcutta High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Worsening Air Quality in Kolkata
The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the deteriorating air quality in Kolkata, initiating a PIL over AQI levels recorded in the “very poor” to “hazardous” range. Read More
Global Ocean Biodiversity Treaty Comes into Force, Strengthening Protection of High Seas
The United Nations’ Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement has come into force, marking a significant step toward the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, including the high seas and the international seabed. Read More
NGT Flags Drinking Water Contamination Across Madhya Pradesh, Issues Statewide Directions
The National Green Tribunal has raised serious concerns over contamination of drinking water sources in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, warning of a potential public health crisis. Read More
Delhi High Court Declines PIL Against Auto Festival Over Pollution Fears
The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking cancellation of the “Burnout City India” auto festival on the ground that it would worsen air pollution. Read More
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds NGT Order Keeping Mining Clearance in Abeyance
The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld a National Green Tribunal order keeping a mining company’s environmental clearance in abeyance and stressed that natural resources must be preserved for future generations. Read More
Kerala High Court Orders Oversight Committee in Sand Mining Under Guise of Flood Control
The Kerala High Court has directed the State to constitute an ecology-focused committee to regulate sand and soil removal at the Thottappally spillway, stressing that flood control under the Disaster Management Act cannot become routine sand mining. Read More
District Authority can Reject Petrol Pump NOC for Violating CPCB Distance Norms From Schools
The Kerala High Court held that a District Authority may lawfully reject an application for a No Objection Certificate under Rule 144 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002 if the proposed petrol outlet does not maintain the minimum distance from schools and other public places as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. Read More
Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Govt over Nylon Manjha Menace
The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Government has failed to discharge its constitutional obligations in curbing the illegal sale and use of banned nylon manjha. Read More
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