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The Judicial Ouroboros: The Vanashakti Reversal & Crisis of Environmental Finality in India
Much comment was made about the obvious conflicts between two verdicts of the Supreme Court of India –the Vanshakti judgements—between May and November 2025 and as India lives with the consequences, it is essential to situate the dispute within the broader evolution of environmental constitutionalism in India.
Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!
Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration
Identify and disconnect industrial wastewater connections polluting Sabarmati river: Gujarat HC
Following a detailed report by the JTF alleging negligence and inefficiency in STPs, Gujarat High court issues multiple orders for the Ahmedabad administration
Nearly 20 days later, MoEFCC shares FCA proposal in regional languages
While the amendment proposal is now available in local languages, the Ministry states it stands by the English interpretation
Dilution of environmental laws, a persistent tactic: AIUFWP
Prior to the changes in the Forest (Conservation) Act, the AIUFWP reminded that the MoEFCC had also resorted to similar changes in the draft EIA 2020 notification
Forest Conservation Act: GoI suggests fundamental changes Act, despite widespread objections
The changes recommended by the MoEFCC nullify many environmental clearances required for non-forest activities by private organisations; gov't extends deadline to Nov 1
UN resolution calls right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment a Human Right
UN HRC also establishes Special Rapporteur to examine impact of Climate Change on Human Rights
Climate change policies will never work until Adivasis are included: AIUFWP Roma Malik
Experts call for inclusion of Adivasi groups in national policies to effectively address climate change
Under the shadow of coal mining
Jharkhand Adivasis struggling to survive amidst rampant coal dumping, forcible land acquisition and displacement; environmental concerns and people’s health ignored with impunity
A misguided attempt to revive Coal
How India can divert attention to other cleaner and sustainable energy sources to reduce dependence on the fossil fuel
Assam rocked by earthquake, people left vulnerable amidst Covid-19
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