Water Pollution Archives

Sikkim HC suggests periodic inspection of pharma companies for effluent discharge; reviews draft Springs & Groundwater Bill

“A road map is required to be prepared with regard to use of surface water and also water obtained by means of rainwater harvesting so that the entire process is completed within a realistic time frame, in order to bring to a total end of usage of precious ground water”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Pollution by Tanneries in Vellore District | SC issues Guidelines; directs State and polluters to compensate affected persons

While Polluters Pay Principle focuses on directly penalizing offenders; the Government Pay Principle emerges from this context, aiming to hold governments accountable for regulatory and enforcement lapses.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT constitutes High Level Committee to combat Pollution in River Yamuna

NGT constitutes High Level Committee to be headed by Lieutenant Governer, Delhi to combat unabated pollution caused in River Yamuna and directed to adhere to the timelines laid down.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Fine of Rs 41.21 Crores imposed on a Government Corporation for excess mining and violation of conditions of Environmental Clearance: NGT issues 10 directions || If no fine, would rule of law be impacted? Read

National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Zone, Chennai: While imposing a fine of Rs 41.21 crores on Singareni Collieries Company Limited, for violation

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Open surface water resources including rivers are lifeline of human civilization”; SC directs Central Pollution Control Board to submit a priority-wise list of Municipalities, along the river Yamuna which have been found to be most polluted

Supreme Court: In a case regarding increased ammonia levels in river Yamuna due to discharge of pollutants, the 3-judge bench of SA