MiningSand, gravel and aggregate miningEnvironmental Foundation Limited v. The Attorney-General, S. C. Application No. 128/91; (1992.12.10) (Supreme Court of Sri Lanka) (Quarry Blasting Settlement Agreement)MattMay 30, 2013
Endangered speciesWildlifeIndia – Sansar Chand v. State of Rajasthan, Criminal Appeal No. 2024/2010 Arising out of Special Leave Petition 5599/2009 (2010.10.20) (Supreme Court) (Judgment affirming conviction) (Conviction under the Wildlife Protection Act)MattMay 30, 2013
CrimesEndangered speciesWildlifeIndia – Sansar Chand v. State of Rajasthan, Criminal Appeal No. 2024/2010 Arising out of Special Leave Petition 5599/2009 (2010.07) (Supreme Court) (Application for Intervention of Wildlife Trust of India) (Conviction under the Wildlife Protection Act)MattMay 30, 2013
MiningNickel miningTailings disposalPapua New Guinea — Medaing et al. v Ramu Nico Management (MCC) Limited, WS No. 1192 of 2010 (2010.10.22) (National Court of Justice) (Interim Injunction)MattMay 30, 2013
Financial LiabilityNigeria — Agbara et al. v. Shell Petroleum et al., Suit No. FHC/ASB/CS/231/2001, (2010.06.14) (The Federal High Court of Nigeria in the Asaba Judicial Division) (Judgment)MattMay 30, 2013
Copper smeltersEnvironmental Impact AssessmentPollution, IndustrialIndia — National Trust for Clean Environment v. Union of India and others, (2010.09.28) (High Court of Madras) (Order closing Sterlite’s copper smelting plant in Tuticorin)MattMay 30, 2013
DamsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentIndia — Vimal Bhai and others v. Ministry of Environment and Forests et al. Appeals No. 8, 9 and 10 of 2007 (2010.09.15) (National Environment Appellate Authority) (Order revoking grant of clearance for Kothli Bhel IB hydroelectic project)MattMay 30, 2013
Bauxite (aluminum ore) miningEnvironmental Impact AssessmentMiningIndia — Prafulla Santara v. Ministry of Environment and Forests et al. Appeal No. 18/2009 (2010.09.15) (National Environment Appellate Authority) (Order suspending grant of clearance for bauxite mining in Niyamgiri Hills)MattMay 30, 2013
Cement plantsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentMiningPollution, IndustrialSand, gravel and aggregate miningIndia — Pratap Singh Thakur v. Ministry of the Environment and Forests and others, Appeal No. 34 of 2009 (2010.08.30) (National Environmental Appellate Authority) (Order) (Overturning Environmental Clearance for proposed cement plant and limestone mine)MattMay 30, 2013
Slander/libel/defamationSLAPP SuitsIndia — Rajesh Rangarajan v. M/S. Crop Care Fed. of India and Anr, Criminal Appeal No. 1305 of 2010 (2010.07.20) (Supreme Court of India) (Order) (setting aside judgment in defamation case related to a study on pesticides)MattMay 30, 2013