River Ganga Archives

Will Respect Maa Ganga For Life: Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Three More Men Accused of Throwing Non-Veg Food in River Ganga

In the supplementary affidavits filed by the accused persons, they stated that they respected all religions, including Hinduism and River Ganga, and tendered unconditional apologies. The accused persons also apologised to the Hindu community and committed to respecting the Maa Ganga for life.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Showed genuine remorse for their actions”: Allahabad High Court grants bail to men accused of throwing non-veg food in River Ganga

The Court stated that the act of throwing food into the River Ganga, including non-vegetarian food, could rightly be said to hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bhagalpur Bridge collapsed due to laxity of the authority of State Government and the Contractor: Patna High Court

The Court is concerned to safeguard the interest of public at large and to prevent the misuse of public money and the exploitation of natural resources in the interest of society and the common people, which has been caused due to laxity of the authority of the State Government and the Contractor.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT | Ganga Pollution: Failure to take prompt action to remedy pollution of the river – restoration cost may be recovered from officers responsible

National Green Tribunal (NGT): A Coram of Justice A.K. Goel (Chairperson), Justice S.P. Wangdi (Judicial Member), Justice K. Ramakrishnan (Judicial Member) and