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Bangladesh — Metro Makers & Developers Ltd et al. v. Bangladesh Enviromental Lawyers’ Association Ltd et al., C.A. No.256/09 (2013.07.11) (Supreme Court of Bangladesh) (Judgment) (requirement to remove structures illegally built in floodzone).
See attached PDF for the judgment.
Belize — The Maya Leaders Alliance and The Toledo Alcaldes Association v. The Attorney General of Belize (Civil Appeal No. 27 of 2010) (25 July 2013) (Maya land rights – appeal decision)
Colombia — Acción de Tutela instaurada por Luisa María Vélez Aristizábal contra la Nación – Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y otros (Sentencia T-1077/12) (12-12-12) (Precautionary principle, EMF, cell towers)
Oceana in Belize v. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Claim No. 810 of 2011 (4.6.2013) (Supreme Court of Belize) (declaring offshore oil contracts null and void)
Please click on the link to download a .pdf copy of the court decision.
India — Sterlite Industries v. Union of India, Civil Appeal Nos. 2776-2783 of 2013 (Arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 28116-28123 of 2010) (Supreme Court of India) (2013/04/02) (judgment) (copper smelter, toxic gas leak, closure order)
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act (2005)
Please click on the link to download a .pdf copy of the document.