Order of the Supreme Court of India in the M.C. Mehta Vs Union of India dated 29/01/2021.

Permission was sought for felling of 317 trees, which were coming in the way of the project of widening and strengthening of a six-lane road from Avantibai crossing to Rohta.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the M.C. Mehta Vs Union of India dated 29/01/2021.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the M.C. Mehta Vs Union of India dated 29/01/2021.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/01/2021.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Delhi Jal Board Vs The State of Haryana & Others dated 13/01/2021.

The present petition related to increased ammonia levels in Yamuna due to discharge of pollutants and on a larger level to river pollution in India. The SC observed that either the sewage is not treated through a sewage treatment plant before being discharged or the treatment plants are not functional or incpacitated.

Judgement of the Supreme Court in the matter of Himachal Pradesh Bus Stand Management and Development Authority (HPBSM&DA) Vs The Central Empowered Committee Etc. & Others dated 12/01/2021.

The civil appeals in the case arise under Section 22 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The correctness of a judgment and order dated 4 May 2016 of the NGT was in issue. The NGT dealt with an original application filed to challenge a report dated 18 September 2008 of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC).

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Rakesh Vaishnav & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 12/01/2021.

The matter related to validity of three farm laws and the protest by the farmers against these laws:

(1) Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/01/2021.

The matter related to the problems faced by the forest officers and staff in the course of protecting flora and fauna in the forests. The SC took  serious view of the situation and said that the forest officers and staff would be in no position to protect the environment and the forests which are normally vast tracts of uninhabited land and of which poachers take undue advantage for carrying out their nefarious activities.

The Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Kirti & Others Vs Oriental Insurance Company Limited dated 05/01/2021. The matter related to the motor accident compensation of Rs. 22 lakhs awarded by the High Court to the claimant-appellants. The apex court increased the amount by Rs. 11.20 lakhs.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Rajeev Suri Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/01/2021.