Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance For Protection And Conservation Of Wetlands In Maharashtra: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of an important issue concerning the maintenance and preservation of wetlands within the state of Maharashtra. The court registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) following an order from the Hon'ble Supreme Court issued on 11th December 2024, in which it was directed that an affidavit filed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India be treated as…