Madhya Pradesh High Court directs strict action against officials for manipulating revenue records, emphasizing duty to protect government land under Article 226.
Bombay High Court holds that unauthorized constructions cannot be protected by delay, administrative inaction, or investment costs. Strict compliance with building regulations is non-negotiable.
NGT dismisses generic petition on mass tree felling in Bolangir, holding that environmental litigation demands specific, substantiated allegations-not general grievances.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that obstruction of long-standing public passages violates statutory easements under Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code and undermines rule of law.
National Green Tribunal initiates suo moto proceedings based on newspaper report of explosive detonations near schools, directing a fact-finding committee to assess environmental and public safety risks.
Supreme Court sets aside demolition order where 'khoai' land status lacked scientific evidence, emphasizing burden of proof in PILs and protection of private property rights.
Rajasthan High Court holds that brick kiln operators must preserve one foot of topsoil as mandated by Rule 53 of the Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, making it a statutory duty enforceable by revenue officers.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that petitioners must first approach the Lokayukta for corruption complaints, reinforcing institutional hierarchy and avoiding premature judicial intervention.
Gujarat High Court holds that settlement between parties cannot quash convictions under the Atrocity Act, even when IPC offences are compoundable, affirming the Act's non-compoundable nature.
Himachal Pradesh High Court permits sports events in government school playgrounds under strict conditions, affirming public interest use of educational infrastructure.