Tag: environmental law
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LHC Warns of Criminal Action Over Tree Cutting in Lahore
LHC Signals Possible Criminal Action Over Tree Cutting in Lahore The Lahore High Court (LHC) voiced strong concern on Friday about the indiscriminate cutting of trees in Lahore, signaling that criminal cases could be registered against officials of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA). The court’s remarks come amid heightened public attention to urban greenery…
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Supreme Court Steps In: Monday Hearing on Aravalli Definition Controversy
Overview: Why the Aravalli Case Matters The Supreme Court has taken up a politically and environmentally charged matter on its own initiative, or suo moto, signaling the importance of the Aravalli hills in India’s environmental governance. The case centers on how the Aravalli range is defined in legal terms and how that definition affects protections,…
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Supreme Court Takes Up Aravalli Row: Hearing Set for Monday
Overview: The Supreme Court Intervenes in the Aravalli Debate The Supreme Court has taken up a high-stakes matter about the Aravalli hills, a range that sits at the heart of environmental and development debates in India. In a suo moto move, the court convened a hearing for Monday to examine how the Aravalli hills should…
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Supreme Court Steps Into Aravalli Row, Sets Monday Hearing on Definition and Related Issues
Overview: A High-Stakes Suo Moto Move The Supreme Court has taken up a high-profile matter regarding the Aravalli hills, a region whose precise geographic and legal definition has long sparked debate among states, environmentalists, and developers. In a notable suo moto move, a three-judge bench, led by the Chief Justice, announced that the case will…
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Court Halts Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata Week After Protests Led by Jalang’o
Judicial Stop Comes After a Week of Protests The Environment and Land Court has temporarily halted the construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, a week after public demonstrations drew attention to the plan. The ruling, issued on December 11, marks a significant pause in a project championed as a solution to housing…
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Court Halts Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata Weeks After Protests Led by Jalang’o
Overview: Court Stops Southlands Project The Environment and Land Court has issued a halt order on construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, a move that effectively pauses development just weeks after widespread public demonstrations. The decision, dated December 11, follows a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the legality…
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Canada’s Anti-Greenwashing Laws: Business Relief Amid Environmentalist Concerns
Overview: What changed and why it matters Canada has begun adjusting its stance on greenwashing, the practice of presenting a product as more environmentally friendly than it actually is. The latest changes aim to simplify compliance for businesses while preserving a framework intended to deter deceptive environmental claims. For many companies, the adjustments translate into…
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Labor and Greens Race to Finalize Year-End Environmental Law Reform
Overview: A high-stakes sprint before the summer break The final sitting week of Australia’s federal parliament before the summer recess is rarely a calm, orderly finale. Yet this year’s end-of-year push centers on environmental law reform, with Labor hoping to secure a heavy-lift package before the chamber rises. The Greens, tethered to a strong climate…
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Supreme Court Divide: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s Dissent Over Recall Rhetoric and Environmental Precaution
Overview of the Dispute at the Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare moment of judicial disagreement as Justice Ujjal Bhuyan publicly criticised the ruling recalled by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud’s predecessor, CJI B.R. Gavai, in a case involving environmental concerns and the standards of precautionary jurisprudence. Justice Bhuyan’s…
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Justice Bhuyan’s Dissent: Environmental Safeguards Take Center Stage as CJI Gavai Refuses Rejoinder
Overview of the Dispute The Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare moment of collegial tension as Justice Ujjal Bhuyan publicly criticized the ruling recalled by Chief Justice B R Gavai. In a move that underscored the high court’s ongoing debates on environmental jurisprudence, Justice Bhuyan dissented from the majority’s decision to recall a prior…