Case Summary: Delhi Pollution Control Committee v. Lodhi Property Co. Ltd. Etc. (2025)

Case Summary: Delhi Pollution Control Committee v. Lodhi Property Co. Ltd. Etc. (2025)

The Supreme Court in this significant environmental law case examined whether State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), such as the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), have the power to impose compensatory environmental damages under Section 33A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section 31A of the Air (Prevention and Control of…

Read More
Kerala High Court Directs Formation Of Management Unit, Public Feedback Mechanism For Conservation Of Ashtamudi Wetland

Kerala High Court Directs Formation Of Management Unit, Public Feedback Mechanism For Conservation Of Ashtamudi Wetland

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (July 29) directed the State government and the State Wetland Authority to constitute a specific unit for the conversation of Ashtamudi Wetland, namely, Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit. Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam district is Kerala’s second-largest wetland ecosystem. It is designated as a wetland of international relevance under the Ramsar…

Read More