The directive came during the latest hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Kaustav Paul, which raised concerns over the growing stray dog population and the need for systematic control mechanisms across the state.
The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to conduct a thorough identification of all water bodies, wetlands, and potential Ramsar sites within the state, and submit a comprehensive report within six weeks.
The Meghalaya High Court has expressed its displeasure after reviewing a status report on illegal coal mining and transportation in the state.
In an environmental ruling, the Meghalaya High Court has directed the State government to temporarily suspend all tree-felling activities in and around the East Khasi Hills district. The order comes amid growing concerns over unchecked deforestation and alleged violations of tree preservation laws in the region.
The case involves a dispute between the local Dorbar Shnong and Yatra, a registered organization that has been organizing pilgrimages to worship the Shiva Linga inside the cave from 2011 to 2023.
Four traditional heads of the Khasi Syiemship and Sirdarship in Meghalaya have filed a writ petition in the High Court seeking a stay of the operation of the MoU signed by the two states.
Chief Justice Tahilramani had tendered her resignation to the President and sent a copy of it to CJI on September 6 after the Supreme Court Collegium declined her request for reconsideration of transfer to Meghalaya.
The comments garnered the ire of some of the leaders of the minority Muslim community with AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi terming the judgment as 'unacceptable'.
