National Green Tribunal
NGT directs Delhi Wetland Authority to trace and restore vanished waterbodies
“Disclose the area with geo-coordinates of each of the water bodies under their management and control as per the revenue record.”
Felling of 700 trees in Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site; NGT forms panel, orders Statewide Tree Census
“Geo tagging of all trees to be made mandatory so that accurate records of their location, type and number can be maintained. Geo tag data should be published and be made available and reported to the office of Chief Conservator of Forest.”
‘No Religious faiths provide shield to illegal activities’; NGT issues notice to Punjab officials for allowing illegal religious construction on Greenbelt land
“Construction of a religious structure is the most usual mode adopted by the land mafia for grabbing public lands/public parks by making illegal encroachments and unauthorized constructions with ulterior motives by misusing faith, playing with sentiments… for serving camouflaged personal objectives.”
Neglect and encroachment of historical water body in Narela: NGT issues notice to authorities
The NGT acknowledged that “the OA raises substantial issue relating to compliance of environmental norms.”
Only valid and subsisting DSR can form basis for environmental clearance; draft DSR legally untenable: Supreme Court upholds NGT order
“The illicit sand trade often operates under the shadow of organised crime, undermining the rule of law and weakening governance structures. Therefore, absolute standards with tough policies, strict enforcement and quick accountability are compelling for effective regulatory control.”
Matheran Horse Dung Pollution Case | NGT lists matter for next year as it awaits final report by Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
The applicants filed an application contending that Matheran hill station and an Eco-Sensitive Zone was facing serious environmental degradation due to the excessive use of horses for tourism and goods transportation.
‘Necessary permissions were taken’; NGT dismisses plea against illegal tree cutting in Adani’s Chhattisgarh Coal mining project
National Green Tribunal directed for necessary plantation to maintain the ecology in the area.
Supreme Court sets aside NGT’s order curbing Auroville township expansion due to environmental harm
“There is a need for “Sustainable Development” harmonising and striking a golden balance between the right to development and the right to clean environment”.
NGT takes cognizance of plea on Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak in Pune due to contaminated drinking water
The NGT acknowledged that the matter raises serious environmental and public health concerns.
‘Pilgrims should not suffer’; NGT gives slew of directions to UPPCB and CPCB to maintain Ganga and Yamuna’s water quality ahead of Magh Mela & Kumbh Mela 2025
“During the Maha Kumbh 2025, regular monitoring of the water quality of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna is necessary at frequent intervals to meet primary water quality criteria.”
MP High Court directs NGT to scrutinise compensation claims in Firecracker Factory Explosion case
When the NGT passed the impugned order, the injured persons were not identified, nature of injuries was not determined and damage to houses and displacement of persons was also not identified or determined.
NGT halts all ongoing illegal constructions without mandatory environmental clearances in Noida and Greater Noida
Pollution Control Board to prevent illegal plotting in the area falling in floodplain zones in the Villages.
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Tap the untapped drains having gradient towards Adi Ganga River and releasing pollutants: NGT
Reportedly, the Adi Ganga River had dried up due to extreme heat resulting in 50-60 % of the river becoming waterless, and several dead fish emanating a foul smell. It was alleged that the death of the fish was due to chemical pollution emanating from Sonar Mandi where silver is refined with acid chemicals.
NGT issues directives on remedial action in Shopian Jaundice outbreak due to Contaminated Water
The NGT found deficiencies in the response and reports from authorities, notably the absence of virological testing facilities in local labs, inadequate clarity on the water source, and inconsistent water quality across reports.
NGT orders District Magistrate, Gonda to demarcate floodplain zone of River Tedhi; halts further construction
The NGT directed that no construction activities to be permitted within 200 meters of the High Flood Level from the centre of River Tedhi until further orders.
‘Mere disagreement with order or alternative view not sufficient for review’; NGT upholds environmental compensation of ₹10,00,000
The NGT reaffirmed that review proceedings are not an appeal in disguise and should be confined to the specific grounds allowed under law.
NGT seeks Government’s response on plea seeking implementation of Star ratings for cars based on fuel efficiency & CO2 emissions
“Vehicular pollution is the most important contributory factor in air pollution and as per the Ministry of Earth Sciences, vehicular pollution is responsible for 40% of such air pollution.”
SC stays NGT order restricting number of Dhol, Tasha, Zanj performers for Ganesh Visarjan in Pune
The NGT had directed to restrict the total number of Dhol, Tasha, Zanj Groups to only 30 per group along with real time monitoring of noise pollution around each Ganesh pandal and initiating criminal proceedings against the violators.