India, March 1 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Illegal stone crushing and mining units in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh

The central zonal bench, Bhopal of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed a five-member joint committee to look into the allegations of illegal and unlawful setting up and operation of stone crushers and mining units in various villages in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh.

The committee, following a site visit and thorough examination of the environmental impact, as well as the necessity and requirement of consent conditions and environmental clearance, was instructed to provide a factual report on the matter along wit...