National Green Tribunal Case Commentaries

Strict Adherence to Prior Environmental Clearance Mandate: Comprehensive Analysis of S.P. Muthuraman v. Union Of India

Date: Jul 8, 2015

Strict Adherence to Prior Environmental Clearance Mandate: Comprehensive Analysis of S.P. Muthuraman v. Union Of India Introduction The case of S.P. Muthuraman v. Union Of India, adjudicated by the...

Protective Measures Against Hill-Cutting: Nab Lions Home For Aging Blind v. Kumar Resorts

Date: May 27, 2015

Protective Measures Against Hill-Cutting: Nab Lions Home For Aging Blind v. Kumar Resorts Introduction The case of Nab Lions Home For Aging Blind v. Kumar Resorts was adjudicated by the National...

Strict Compliance with EIA Notifications Reinforced in Om Dutt Singh v. State Of Uttar Pradesh

Date: May 8, 2015

Strict Compliance with EIA Notifications Reinforced in Om Dutt Singh v. State Of Uttar Pradesh Introduction The case of Om Dutt Singh v. State Of Uttar Pradesh was adjudicated by the National Green...

Enforcing the 'Polluter Pays' Principle: NGT's Landmark Judgment in Forward Foundation v. State of Karnataka

Date: May 8, 2015

Enforcing the 'Polluter Pays' Principle: NGT's Landmark Judgment in Forward Foundation v. State of Karnataka Introduction The case of Forward Foundation v. State of Karnataka was adjudicated by the...

Strengthening Environmental Governance: NGT’s Landmark Ruling on Illegal Rat-Hole Mining in Meghalaya

Date: Mar 26, 2015

Strengthening Environmental Governance: NGT’s Landmark Ruling on Illegal Rat-Hole Mining in Meghalaya Introduction The case of All Dimasa Students Union Dima Hasao Dist. Committee v. State Of...

Establishing the Maily Se Nirmal Yamuna Revitalization Project: Landmark Judgment on Yamuna's Restoration

Date: Jan 14, 2015

Establishing the Maily Se Nirmal Yamuna Revitalization Project: Landmark Judgment on Yamuna's Restoration Introduction The case of Manoj Misra v. Union Of India was adjudicated by the National Green...

Ensuring Fair Hearing in CRZ Violations: Insights from Mrs. Isabela Perpetua Cardoz v. Goa Coastal Zone

Date: Jan 2, 2015

Ensuring Fair Hearing in CRZ Violations: Insights from Mrs. Isabela Perpetua Cardoz v. Goa Coastal Zone Introduction The case of Mrs. Isabela Perpetua Cardoz v. Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority...

Judicial Propriety and Res Judicata Principles in Eco-Environmental Litigation: NGT's Decision in Goa Paryavaran Savrakshan Sangharsh Samitee v. Sh. Rajaram Poiguinkar & Ors

Date: Jan 2, 2015

Judicial Propriety and Res Judicata Principles in Eco-Environmental Litigation: NGT's Decision in Goa Paryavaran Savrakshan Sangharsh Samitee v. Sh. Rajaram Poiguinkar & Ors Introduction The case of...

CRZ Demarcation and Final Authority Clarified: Insights from Indian Council For Envirolegal Action v. Union Of India

Date: Jan 2, 2015

CRZ Demarcation and Final Authority Clarified: Insights from Indian Council For Envirolegal Action v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Indian Council For Envirolegal Action v. Union Of India...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Coastal Zone Management: Insights from Mrs. Rosalina Mascarenhas v. Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority

Date: Jan 2, 2015

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Coastal Zone Management: Insights from Mrs. Rosalina Mascarenhas v. Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority Introduction The case of Mrs. Rosalina Mascarenhas v. Goa...

NGT’s Comprehensive Framework for Ganga River Restoration Established in Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. NGRBA & Ors.

Date: Jan 2, 2015

NGT’s Comprehensive Framework for Ganga River Restoration Established in Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. NGRBA & Ors. Introduction The case of Indian Council For Enviro-Legal Action v....

National Green Tribunal's Landmark Judgment on Rohtang Pass: Balancing Tourism and Environmental Sustainability

Date: Feb 7, 2014

National Green Tribunal's Landmark Judgment on Rohtang Pass: Balancing Tourism and Environmental Sustainability Introduction The National Green Tribunal (NGT) delivered a seminal judgment on February...

National Green Tribunal Upholds Authority to Levy Authorization Fees under BMW Rules

Date: Jan 23, 2014

National Green Tribunal Upholds Authority to Levy Authorization Fees under BMW Rules Introduction The case of Indian Medical Associations v. Union Of India was adjudicated by the National Green...

Identification and Protection of Private Forests: Insights from T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad v. Union of India

Date: Jan 2, 2014

Identification and Protection of Private Forests: Insights from T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad v. Union of India Introduction The case of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad v. Union of India adjudicated by...

Strict Enforcement of Environmental Norms and Adherence to Limitation Periods: NGT's Decision in M/S Jai Mata Di Stone Crushers v. Haryana SPCB Anr.

Date: Jan 2, 2014

Strict Enforcement of Environmental Norms and Adherence to Limitation Periods: NGT's Decision in M/S Jai Mata Di Stone Crushers v. Haryana SPCB Anr. Introduction The case of M/S Jai Mata Di Stone...

Sterlite Industries v. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: Reinforcing Precautionary Principle and Inverse Burden of Proof in Environmental Jurisprudence

Date: Aug 9, 2013

Sterlite Industries v. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: Reinforcing Precautionary Principle and Inverse Burden of Proof in Environmental Jurisprudence Introduction The case of Sterlite Industries...

Sustainable Development vs. Environmental Protection: Insights from Sarang Yadwadkar v. Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation

Date: Jul 12, 2013

Sustainable Development vs. Environmental Protection: Insights from Sarang Yadwadkar v. Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation Introduction The case of Sarang Yadwadkar v. Commissioner, Pune...

Mandatory Environmental Clearance for Sewage Treatment Plants: Insights from Kehar Singh v. State Of Haryana

Date: Jan 2, 2013

Mandatory Environmental Clearance for Sewage Treatment Plants: Insights from Kehar Singh v. State Of Haryana Introduction The case of Kehar Singh v. State Of Haryana adjudicated by the National Green...

NGT Upholds Stricter Environmental Compliance: Landmark Decision in Sandeep Desai v. State Of Goa

Date: Nov 24, 2012

National Green Tribunal Validates Stricter Compliance for Environmental Clearances: Quashing of Mining Approvals in Sandeep Desai v. State Of Goa Introduction The case of Sandeep Desai v. State Of...

Appeals Against Central Government's Forest Clearances Limited under NGT Act: Vimal Bhai Ors v. Uoi Ors.

Date: Jan 2, 2012

Appeals Against Central Government's Forest Clearances Limited under NGT Act: Vimal Bhai Ors v. Uoi Ors. Introduction The case of Vimal Bhai Ors v. Uoi Ors. was adjudicated by the National Green...