The Supreme Court called for mandatory preventive detention in illegal mining cases after a Rajasthan forest ranger was allegedly killed by a dumper while stopping mining. The court sought Rajasthan’s response and scheduled the matter for October 6
The Supreme Court criticised the Rajasthan government over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing “administrative apathy”. The court summoned senior officials to appear on May 20 and sought compliance reports on measures to curb mining and protect the fragile ecosystem
The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing threats to endangered Gharial populations and other aquatic wildlife. The court sought directions from the Chief Justice over environmental concerns
