Ecological Balance Archives

Perfunctory public notice vitiates permission to fell trees; Bombay HC directs strict compliance of Maharashtra Trees Act

“We see no difficulty in such details being included in the newspaper, when a notice is published, so that adequate opportunity can be availed by those who are interested in raising objection, out of environmental concern or for any other reason which a person deems appropriate.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Status quo order cannot hinder flood mitigation; Eco Park and ponds conceived in larger public interest: Madras High Court

“It is necessary to reiterate the grave concerns surrounding air pollution and AQI levels, the reduction of which forms a central part of the rationale behind the Eco Park, since air pollution today is not merely an environmental issue, it has become a public health emergency.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Hunting offences have serious implications for wildlife preservation & ecological balance”: MP HC denies bail to man accused of hunting spotted deer

“The offences alleged relate to illegal hunting of a protected wildlife species have serious implications for wildlife preservation and ecological balance. Such offences affect public interest at large and must be dealt with sternly.”