Supreme Court Settles a Recurring Environmental-Law Dispute: Land Allotment Is Not a Pre-Condition for Seeking Environmental Clearance In a significant ruling delivered on 07.09.2026, the Supreme Court of India (J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, JJ.) in M/s Punahchakran Pvt. Ltd. v. Indotech Waste Solution & Ors. , 2026 INSC 956, Civil Appeal No. 7367 of 2024, clarified several questions that regularly trouble project proponents, pollution control boards, and environmental litigators alike particularly in cases concerning Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs). Key takeaways: 🔹 CPCB's Revised Guidelines, 2016 are mandatory non-publication in the Official Gazette does not dilute their binding force where publication on the CPCB's official website is otherwise reasonable and the parent statute/rules prescribe no fixed mode. 🔹 Land allotment ≠ pre-condition for Form 1 under Clause 6 of the EIA Notification, 2006, mere identification of a prospectiv...

Advocate Ganesh Mishra Supreme Court & Delhi High Court Practitioner Email: advocateganeshmishra@gmail.com | Website: www.advocateganeshmishra.in Protecting Your Rights: Key Supreme Court Rulings of 2025 Every Indian Should Know As an advocate practicing before the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court, I am privileged to witness the evolving landscape of Indian law, where landmark judgments shape the lives of ordinary citizens. In 2025, the Supreme Court delivered rulings that not only clarified legal principles but also reinforced the rights of the common man. These decisions touch on diverse areas-insolvency, taxation, personal liberty, and senior citizens’ welfare-making them relevant to every Indian. Let’s explore these rulings in a simple yet engaging way, showcasing how the law protects you and why staying informed is crucial. 1. Safeguarding Your Business in Insolvency Imagine you’re a business owner acquiring a struggling company to give it a fresh start. What happens if old ...