NGT Delhi: Delhi Ridge Management Board Should be Constituted and Begin Work Without Delay
The NGT directed respondents, including the Forest Department and DRMB, to submit a progress report of Phases I and II of the Delhi Ridges.
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Permanency secured: Bombay HC rules in favour of Sanjay Gandhi National Park forest workers
“If Government’s argument is accepted, it would amount to enslavement of these workmen and bonded labour. The Court cannot be a mute spectator to this situation.”
‘Land does not fall under Aravalli Hills’; Punjab and Haryana HC disposes suo motu PIL regarding DLF’s tree felling in Phase 5 Gurugram
“Since none of the khasra numbers in regard to which DLF has been granted permission to fell trees, fall within the Aravalli Hills area, this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed in the matter especially when DLF was granted permission to fell trees vide different orders after following due process of law.”
‘Animals are paying a penalty for negligent behaviour of humans’; Delhi HC directs Municipal Authorities and Forest Department to shift monkeys from Delhi
‘If Delhi wants to be a world class city — we all must behave like world class citizens and the civic agencies must become more proactive in setting world class ethics.’
Explained| How Tripura High Court’s order led to building legal regime for protection of captive animals/seized wild animals
A High-Powered Committee was constituted by the High Court to look into transfer/rehabilitation of captive elephants. Later on, the Supreme extended the Committee’s jurisdiction throughout the country for welfare, care and rehabilitation of wild animals including captive elephants.
5th Wildlife Protection GLC National Moot Court Competition, 2023
Details for the post: Government Law College, Mumbai, in association with the Wildlife Conservation Trust, presents the 5th Wildlife Protection Government Law
Utt HC | Court issues guidelines issued in order to curb problems related to forest fires in the State; Vacancies in the forest department to be filled
Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ, and Alok Kumar Verma, J., issued directions in relation to a