2026 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2:8 Supreme Court rulings on arrest, cheque bounce, contempt and more
Eight rulings in SCC Vol. 8 Part 2 cover grounds of arrest, deficiency in bank service, contempt and cheque bounce.
illegal sand mining
‘Stop Filing Affidavits and Start Acting’: Supreme Court Issues Sweeping Directions to Three States as Illegal Sand Mining Continues to Destroy the Chambal Sanctuary
Reaffirming the importance of environmental flows, biodiversity conservation, and institutional accountability, the Supreme Court stressed that environmental protection requires sustained and time-bound action on the ground rather than mere administrative assurances or delayed compliance.
SC pushes for Strong Monitoring Framework to Curb Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Gharial Sanctuary; Issues Comprehensive Directions
“Protection of natural resources and fragile ecosystems is not only a statutory obligation but a constitutional imperative.”
NGT orders for periodic monitoring of illegal sand mining activities and environmental violations in MP’s Tamia
The National Green Tribunal emphasised on the necessity for appropriate action, including prosecution and environmental compensation, in case of violations.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs Chittor District Collector to ensure no illegal sand mining is permitted at bed of River Neena
“The PIL has been filed highlighting the inaction of the Mines and Geology Department and other agencies to check illegal sand mining being conducted by unscrupulous elements in the River Neeva in Chittoor District and particularly in SettiappamThangal Village, Ananthapuram Panchayat.”
NGT | Collusion of authorities in allowing illegal sand mining suspected; Tribunal directs to not merely recover loss of royalty but also for loss to environment
National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member) and Dr Satyawan Singh
Media victimised by anti-social elements| Killing of a journalist by alleged sand mafia in Unnao: NHRC issues notice to UP Govt.
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a journalist was allegedly killed by sand
NHRC issues notice to Madhya Pradesh Govt over reports of mowing down of a journalist who exposed sand mafia in Bhind
National Human Rights Commission: The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that a television journalist, who had