Conservational scientists and allied professionals have written to the Minister of MOEFCC to stop clearances to economic activities in eco-sensitive zones, tiger reserves, designated wildlife corridors, and tiger reserves. The letter has also highlighted the 2011 Lafarge Judgement of the Supreme Court- to tighten the clearance processes.
The Supreme Court blamed the Center for “hiding behind India’s Reserve Bank” without giving a direct comment on the loan moratorium scheme imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court asked whether postponing loan interest to [Read More]
The vulture population in India has faced a drastic decline in the past few decades. Presently there are 9 species of vulture in India, some of which have been listed in the category of “critically [Read More]
The former Attorney General presents a critique of the Supreme Court’s major verdicts. The Supreme Court appoints its judges through the collegium system and is the only institution in the country that appoints its members on its own. [Read More]
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