India, Feb. 9 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week

Delhi water mismanagement

The revival of water bodies in Delhi was important for recharge of ground water as this, in turn, will impact water availability in the Yamuna river, a two-member bench of Justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and SP Wangdi of the NGT stressed in their order of February 3 .

Thus, it was necessary to "consider a compensation regime with a view to ensuring sustainable development and inter-generational equity."

The tribunal was hearing the case of water management in Delhi, including rain water harvesting, revival of water bodies, use of treated water and contro...