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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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"Why Can't 9 Tolls Be Shut Till Jan?" Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp notice to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and came down heavily on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over the operation of toll plazas at key entry points to the national capital.
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Delhi High Court Court To Hear Plea Seeking Steps To Control Air Pollution Tomorrow
The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea seeking urgent steps to control hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.
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Supreme Court Upholds Pollution Board's Powers, Empowered To Levy Damages
The Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance.
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On Reopening Delhi Schools, Top Court's Note On Air Purifiers, Mid-Day Meal
Schools in Delhi can open now despite the high pollution levels, the Supreme Court said today, pointing to three issues that will not get solved if students stay home.
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Forests Delhi's Lungs, Must Be Restored: High Court Slams Illegal Constructions
Forests are "Delhi's green lungs" and the only saviour from pollution and they should be "restored", the Delhi High Court said while expressing concern over unauthorised constructions, including encroachments in the name of religious structures.
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"Let's Not Become Delhi": Court Modifies Firecracker Order For Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Friday modified its earlier order and said firecrackers can be burst only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali in view of the air pollution situation.
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Nobody Can Be Allowed To Trounce Law's Majesty: Delhi High Court
Nobody can be allowed to trounce law's majesty and pollute the streams of justice through contumacious conduct aimed at hoodwinking the judicial system, the Delhi High Court said while sending a man to jail for six months for contempt of court.
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Continuous Increase In Green Cover In Delhi Welcome Sign: Centre To High Court
The Centre, in an affidavit filed before the court, submitted that the rising denser forest areas signifies an "increase in the capacity of forests to sequester carbon and mitigate environmental pollution".
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Can't Close Eyes To Delhi's Air Quality, Says High Court
The Delhi High Court Monday said it cannot close its eyes to the fact that the air quality in the national capital was oscillating between 'very poor' and 'severe'.
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"Court A Serious Place": Judge To Delhi Student Over Pollution Compensation
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition moved by an LLM student who sought compensation of Rs 15 lakh and Health Insurance of Rs 25 Lakh from the Central and Delhi government on account of air pollution in the national capital.
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Supreme Court Issues Notice To Haryana Over Pollution In Yamuna
The Supreme Court Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of pollution in the Yamuna after Delhi Jal Board (DJB) alleged that water containing high pollutants is being released into the river from Haryana.
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Scrupulously Follow Protocols For Disposal Of COVID-19 Test Kits, Swabs: High Court To AAP Government
The Delhi High Court Monday said it expects the AAP government to "scrupulously follow" the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for handling and disposal of waste generated during diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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Delhi Following Pollution Board's Covid Waste Rules, AAP Government Tells Court
The AAP government has told the Delhi High Court that guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) are in place for handling and disposal of waste generated during treatment, diagnosis and quarantine of COVID-19 patients.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
-
"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
-
"Why Can't 9 Tolls Be Shut Till Jan?" Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp notice to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and came down heavily on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over the operation of toll plazas at key entry points to the national capital.
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Delhi High Court Court To Hear Plea Seeking Steps To Control Air Pollution Tomorrow
The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea seeking urgent steps to control hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.
-
Supreme Court Upholds Pollution Board's Powers, Empowered To Levy Damages
The Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance.
-
On Reopening Delhi Schools, Top Court's Note On Air Purifiers, Mid-Day Meal
Schools in Delhi can open now despite the high pollution levels, the Supreme Court said today, pointing to three issues that will not get solved if students stay home.
-
Forests Delhi's Lungs, Must Be Restored: High Court Slams Illegal Constructions
Forests are "Delhi's green lungs" and the only saviour from pollution and they should be "restored", the Delhi High Court said while expressing concern over unauthorised constructions, including encroachments in the name of religious structures.
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"Let's Not Become Delhi": Court Modifies Firecracker Order For Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Friday modified its earlier order and said firecrackers can be burst only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali in view of the air pollution situation.
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Nobody Can Be Allowed To Trounce Law's Majesty: Delhi High Court
Nobody can be allowed to trounce law's majesty and pollute the streams of justice through contumacious conduct aimed at hoodwinking the judicial system, the Delhi High Court said while sending a man to jail for six months for contempt of court.
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Continuous Increase In Green Cover In Delhi Welcome Sign: Centre To High Court
The Centre, in an affidavit filed before the court, submitted that the rising denser forest areas signifies an "increase in the capacity of forests to sequester carbon and mitigate environmental pollution".
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Can't Close Eyes To Delhi's Air Quality, Says High Court
The Delhi High Court Monday said it cannot close its eyes to the fact that the air quality in the national capital was oscillating between 'very poor' and 'severe'.
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"Court A Serious Place": Judge To Delhi Student Over Pollution Compensation
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition moved by an LLM student who sought compensation of Rs 15 lakh and Health Insurance of Rs 25 Lakh from the Central and Delhi government on account of air pollution in the national capital.
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Supreme Court Issues Notice To Haryana Over Pollution In Yamuna
The Supreme Court Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of pollution in the Yamuna after Delhi Jal Board (DJB) alleged that water containing high pollutants is being released into the river from Haryana.
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Scrupulously Follow Protocols For Disposal Of COVID-19 Test Kits, Swabs: High Court To AAP Government
The Delhi High Court Monday said it expects the AAP government to "scrupulously follow" the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for handling and disposal of waste generated during diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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Delhi Following Pollution Board's Covid Waste Rules, AAP Government Tells Court
The AAP government has told the Delhi High Court that guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) are in place for handling and disposal of waste generated during treatment, diagnosis and quarantine of COVID-19 patients.
