Tag: environmental law
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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…
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Justice Bhuyan Slams Ruling, CJI Gavai Declines Rejoinder: A Debate Over Environmental Principles
Overview: A Contested Recall and a Divided Ruling A recent judicial exchange has brought climate and environmental jurisprudence back into the limelight. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan publicly dissented from the recall of a prior judgment led by Chief Justice (CJI) B R Gavai. The discord underscores a broader conversation within the judiciary about how environmental principles…
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Zimbabwe: Harare Residents Petition Parliament Over Weak Enforcement of Environmental Laws as Lake Chivero Pollution Escalates
Harare Residents Take a Stand Over Polluted Lake Chivero Residents of Harare have formally petitioned Parliament, demanding urgent action to curb pollution threatening Lake Chivero and surrounding water sources. They argue that weak enforcement of environmental laws and systemic institutional failures have allowed pollution to escalate, endangering drinking water, public health, and the overall quality…
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Zimbabwe: Harare Residents Petition Parliament Over Weak Enforcement of Environmental Laws Amid Worsening Pollution at Lake Chivero
Harare Residents Demand Policy Action as Lake Chivero Pollution Deepens Residents of Harare have united in a formal petition to Parliament, calling for immediate and decisive action to address escalating water pollution around Lake Chivero. The petition highlights what organizers describe as chronic weaknesses in environmental law enforcement and institutional failures that have allowed pollution…
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Galamsey Fight: Parliament Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen Environmental Protection
Overview: A decisive move against galamsey The Ghanaian government is taking a bold step in Parliament to revoke the Lands Commission Instrument LI 2462, a policy instrument currently guiding environmental regulation. This move comes amid a sustained fight against galamsey, illegal small-scale mining that threatens forest reserves, water bodies, and public health. By revoking LI…
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Ghana Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen the Galamsey Fight
Ghana Takes a Bold Step: Repealing LI 2462 to Tighten the Galamsey Crackdown The government has officially presented a plan to Parliament to revoke LI 2462, signaling a decisive shift in Ghana’s ongoing battle against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The move is framed as part of a broader strategy to bolster environmental protections,…
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Climate Justice Wins: PISFCC & Aguon Receive the Right Livelihood Prize
Climate Justice Wins: PISFCC & Aguon Receive the Right Livelihood Prize On October 1, 2025, the Right Livelihood Foundation announced a landmark award that spotlights climate justice at the highest level of recognition. Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and human rights activist Julian Aguon from Oceania were named recipients of the Right Livelihood…