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Arunachal Assembly Adopts Human Organ Transplantation Act

September 10, 2022

The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the Human Organ Transplantation Act 1994 (Amendment Act 2011) through a government resolution. Health and Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang moved the government resolution in the House. The Act was passed by Parliament which

Forensic Probe to be Mandatory for Offences Attracting 6 yrs or More in Jail: Amit Shah

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June 28, 2022

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The Union Home Minister Amit Shah, said on June 26 that the government planned to make forensic investigation compulsory in all cases where the offence carries a sentence of six years or more, through changes in the relevant law. “The Narendra Modi

NGT Asks Delhi Government to Follow Zero-Tolerance Policy on Noise Pollution

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June 18, 2022

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A committee set up by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to monitor compliance with noise regulations in Delhi has advised the city government to follow a zero-tolerance policy against the use of unnecessary honking and the use of modified silencers, reported PTI.

Close Hotels, Restaurants in Buxa Tiger Reserve: NGT to WB Government

Tannuka Juneja

June 6, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the government of West Bengal to shut down all hotels and restaurants or campsites in the Buxa Tiger Reserve within two months. The NGT also ordered a facility run by the state tourism department to

NGT Slaps ₹52 Crore Fine on Adani Thermal Plant For Damaging Environment

Tannuka Juneja

June 4, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

The National Green Court (NGT) has ordered the Adani-owned UPCL thermal power plant to pay Rs 52.02 crore as compensation for environmental damage and impact on the health of residents of nearby villages and have directed the authorities to take action against

Development Necessary But Can’t Ignore Environment: Supreme Court

Tannuka Juneja

June 2, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

Development is necessary for the economy but safeguarding the environment for future generations is equally important, said the Supreme Court, as it allowed the Andhra Pradesh government to go ahead with a tourism project in Vishakapatnam’s ecologically-sensitive Rushikonda Hill subject to certain

NGT Reduces Fine of ₹4.4 Crore to ₹15 Lakh for Jeans Dyeing Company

Tannuka Juneja

May 28, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

The National Green Tribunal has revised the environmental compensation of Rs 4.4 crore imposed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on a jeans dyeing factory in the Bawana Industrial Zone to Rs 15 lakh. The plant was fined in 2019 because

Supreme Court Recognises Prostitution as a Profession

Tannuka Juneja

May 27, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

In a landmark order, India’s Supreme Court recognised prostitution as a “profession” and ordered police to treat sex workers with respect. The SC further said that they should be given equal protection under the law and the police should refrain from harassing

No Untreated Waste to be Thrown Into Ganga: NGT To Uttarakhand

Tannuka Juneja

May 27, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand to consider a complaint alleging the dumping of untreated waste into the Ganges River in Rishikesh and ensure proper arrangements to establish the necessary sewage treatment plants in the state.

Mental Health Report Must be Submitted before Death Sentence, Says Supreme Court

Tannuka Juneja

May 25, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

Courts must now report on the accused’s mental health and assess his behaviour in prison before handing down a death sentence, according to a new set of guidelines issued by the Supreme Court in a ruling last week. Madhya Pradesh is facing

SC Dismisses Plea To Establish NGT Benches In Every State

Tannuka Juneja

May 20, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the plea to have NGT beaches in every state. The bench of justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy said, “With the low case load, if the NGT benches are set up in all 28 States and

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Arunachal Assembly Adopts Human Organ Transplantation Act

Forensic Probe to be Mandatory for Offences Attracting 6 yrs or More in Jail: Amit Shah

NGT Asks Delhi Government to Follow Zero-Tolerance Policy on Noise Pollution

Close Hotels, Restaurants in Buxa Tiger Reserve: NGT to WB Government

NGT Slaps ₹52 Crore Fine on Adani Thermal Plant For Damaging Environment

Development Necessary But Can’t Ignore Environment: Supreme Court

NGT Reduces Fine of ₹4.4 Crore to ₹15 Lakh for Jeans Dyeing Company

Supreme Court Recognises Prostitution as a Profession

No Untreated Waste to be Thrown Into Ganga: NGT To Uttarakhand

Mental Health Report Must be Submitted before Death Sentence, Says Supreme Court

SC Dismisses Plea To Establish NGT Benches In Every State

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