Eco-Tourism Archives

‘No tourism; No alcohol; No non-veg’; Inside Jharkhand HC’s decision on preserving the sanctity of Parasnath Hill

The Court ordered strict enforcement of the 2023 Office Memorandum issued by the Union of India under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 which recognized the sanctity of Parasnath Hill and its significance for the Jain community directing a ban on tourism and other activities.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court restrains Lt Governor from conducting Cyclothon and Walkathon in Eco-Sensitive Zone of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Conducting of an event like this has all the trappings of it turning out to be a misadventure as the location of the animals are unknown, their area of movement is not isolated, the certainty regarding number and species are guesswork and there appears to be no plan in place.

Case Briefs High Courts

Cal HC | Rejecting adjournment prayer is not a breach of principles of natural justice

Calcutta High Court: Debangsu Basak, J., dismissed a petition filed by State Fisheries Development Corporation relating to a land dispute with the State.