illegal mining

Court says jail can’t be punishment before trial, grants bail in illegal sand mining case

July 08, 2026 5:11 pm

The Allahabad High Court was hearing a bail application filed by a man who was booked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

‘Illiterate’ petitioner with English signature raises high court suspicion; CBI probe ordered

June 11, 2026 4:48 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court t made it clear that while “the petition itself appeared suspicious”, the allegations of illegal mining remained serious.

Court says ‘one drop of poison spoils tank’, slams lapses in TN sand mining scam action

June 08, 2026 4:07 pm

The Madras High court was hearing a petition filed by an engineer challenging an August 6, 2024, order rejecting his request for revocation of suspension in connection with an illegal sand mining case.

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, Supreme Court says

May 27, 2026 3:58 am

Court notes that state acted only after judicial pressure; calls 18-36 month implementation timeline 'not desirable'

'From city of 1,000 gardens to graveyard of grey': Jharkhand High Court halts Hazaribagh illegal mining

May 13, 2026 2:39 pm

The Jharkhand High Court was hearing a PIL filed in 2013 alleging illegal mining around the Siwane River in Hazaribagh district, widespread pollution and collusion between mining operators and local authorities.

Along Chhattisgarh's Mahanadi, a brazen killing shines light on an open secret

May 02, 2026 1:25 pm

As police investigate murder of a local Congress leader's son, and injuries to another, in an attack in Karhi village -- which has seen 46 registered illegal mining in past two years -- family blames 'business rivalry'.

‘State can’t plead helplessness’: Supreme Court warns of paramilitary action over illegal sand mining in Chambal

April 18, 2026 9:33 am

The Supreme Court was hearing a suo motu writ petition initiated on March 13 based on alarming reports of ecological degradation and lawlessness in the region.

Patna High Court ends ‘cat and mouse game’, orders videography of vehicles seized for illegal mining

April 07, 2026 3:46 pm

Drawing example from western countries, the Patna High Court said that in this modern era of technology least that is expected from mining officials to record the exercise as is done in western countries.

Supreme Court seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills

January 22, 2026 8:41 am

The SC had on November 20 accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli Hills and ranges and banned the grant of fresh mining leases inside its areas spanning Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat until experts' reports are out.

Why Andhra Pradesh High Court wants 'resources to be preserved for future generations' in India

January 15, 2026 9:48 am

Andhra Pradesh High Court News: Justices Ravi Nath Tilhari and Maheswara Rao Kuncheam was hearing a petition filed by the company challenging an order of the NGT’s order and said it is the duty of the state and citizens to safeguard the forests of the country.

17 Year Old's Viral Video Throws Light On Beach Sand Mining in Southern Kerala

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

An important anti-mining campaign by a bunch of villagers in Alappad, Kerala was brought to public spotlight through the video of a 17 year old class 12 student.

Witness In The Alleged Human Sacrifice Case At PRP Granites Mines

September 17, 2015 3:42 pm