Top Supreme Court and High Court Environment Law Judgments – May 2025 | LegalWiki

NGT Mandates CEC Approval, Geo-Tagging for Tree Felling in Large Projects

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Central Bench in Bhopal has laid down new guidelines for tree cutting in major construction projects, following a case involving the proposed felling of 700 trees in Neelbad, Bhopal. Read more

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on PIL Seeking Heatwave Relief Action Plan

Case Name: Vikrant Tongad Petitioner(s) v UOI & Ors

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre within two weeks on a PIL filed by environmentalist Vikrant Tongad, urging effective implementation of the 2019 NDMA Heat Wave Management Guidelines. Read more

Orissa HC Stays Vending Zone Near Law University Over Safety, Traffic & Pollution Concerns

The Orissa High Court ordered an interim stay on constructing a vending zone near Madhusudan Law University’s new campus at Rehman Square, Cuttack, citing potential harm to academics, safety, and the environment. Read more

Supreme Court Imposes Total Firecracker Ban in UP, Rajasthan, Haryana Under EPA

The Supreme Court has imposed a complete ban on firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act (EPA), following a compliance affidavit filed by the Delhi government. Read more

Karnataka High Court Issues Directives to Prevent Electrocution of Elephants

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Forest Department to identify and map areas where loose electric fences pose risks to elephants. Read more

Supreme Court Bans Tree Felling Within 5 km of Taj Mahal Without Approval

Case Name: MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that no trees can be cut within a 5 km aerial radius of the Taj Mahal without its prior approval, even if the number of trees involved is fewer than 50. Read more

Supreme Court: No Out-of-Turn Listing for Wealthy Litigants in Gir Resort Case

Case Name: Wildwood Resorts & Realities P. Ltd. & anr. v Union of India & Ors.

The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea by Gujarat-based Wildwoods Resorts and Realties, stressing that case hearings should not favour the rich litigants. Read more

Supreme Court Stays Relocation of Deer from Hauz Khas Park Over Wildlife Law Concerns

The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) plan to relocate approximately 600 spotted deer from AN Jha Deer Park in Hauz Khas, following a plea by the New Delhi Nature Society. Read more

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