World Environment Day Special: New Environmental Law Jurisprudence Developments

We dig into the area of environmental law jurisprudence to investigate the most recent advancements that have occurred in this area on this unique occasion of World Environment Day.

The article explores the most recent developments and the environmental law jurisprudence's revolutionary power in creating a more sustainable future for future generations.Let's acknowledge the accomplishments and consider the enormous amount of work still to be done to safeguard and maintain our wonderful ecosystem.

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Supreme Court Orders Vapour Recovery System Installation at Retail Petroleum Outlets
VBR Menon and others in the case of M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.The Vapour Recovery System (VRS) mechanism must be installed at all retail petroleum outlets with a turn over of more than 300 KL per month and located in cities with a population of more than 10 lakh. The Central Pollution Control Board's circular from June 4, 2021, which sets forth a new timeline, was issued after the Court made its order, and it must be followed.

Storage of Edible Oil Is Not Permitted Outside of Port Areas, Supreme Court Reaffirms Quashing of Post-Facto Clearance, CRZ Notification 2011

The Supreme Court highlighted that the terms "within" and "in" were used in the CRZ in the case of K.T.V. Health Food Private Limited v. Union of India and Ors.

2011 notification cannot be read to cover locations outside of port zones. The Court noted that in CRZ-I, "storage of edible oil inter alia is permitted within the notified ports" and in CRZ-II, "notified ports" are allowed for the storage of non-hazardous cargo such edible oil, fertilisers, and food grains.

The NGT orders NHAI to pay $2 billion in damages for violating the 2015 "Green Highway Policy."

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to pay compensation of Rs. 2 crore to PCCF, Haryana for non-compliance of environmental obligations and violation of Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways titled "Green Highways, Policy, 2015" for plantation, transportation, and beautification in Prem Prakash Prajapati v. Project Director, PIU Sonipat & Ors maintenance and enhancement.

The Kerala High Court lifts the stay on the NGT's instructions to the Cochin Corporation in light of the Brahmapuram Fire.

In Corporation of Cochin v. Jith Kumar and Others, the Kerala High Court lifted the prior stay from 2018 on the orders issued by the National Green Tribunal to the Cochin Corporation due to the outbreak of major fire at the Brahmpauram trash dumping yard. For failing to swiftly develop a solid waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram in conformity with the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016, the NGT penalised the Cochin Corporation Rs. 1 crore in October 2018.

De-silting of Dams Is Not Exempt From Obtaining Prior Environment Clearance: NGT Penalties Karnataka Irrigation Department With A Fine Of 50 Crores,Request for Public and Stakeholder Comments on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 from the Joint Committeed.Rajendra Agrawal, MP, and the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, have invited comments on the proposed law in light of its larger ramifications.

The general public, as well as NGOs, professionals, stakeholders, and institutions in particular, were invited to provide their opinions.Later, the Madras High Court ruled that the press release will be temporarily halted.The bill's translation into Tamil and the acceptance of Tamil-language suggestions are the subjects of a PIL that was filed.However, after receiving confirmation from the Centre that the Tamil version of the bill would be published, the Supreme Court reversed the Madras High Court's decision.

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