南京玄武法院审理倾倒渣土案入选最高院破坏耕地犯罪典型案例

Core Points - The Supreme People's Court of China published typical cases of crimes damaging arable land, including a case from Nanjing Xuanwu Court involving illegal dumping of construction waste [1] - The defendants, Zhu and Su, rented land in Nanjing and established an agricultural company to illegally profit from dumping soil, claiming the land needed soil improvement [1] - Between December 2020 and October 2021, they sold soil tickets to a construction company and dumped approximately 200,000 cubic meters of construction waste, earning 6.967 million yuan in disposal fees [1] - The court found that the defendants violated land management laws, causing severe damage to arable land, and sentenced Zhu to four years in prison with a fine of 1 million yuan, while Su received a two-year and three-month sentence with a fine of 200,000 yuan [1] Typical Significance - This case exemplifies the severe punishment for illegal occupation of arable land under the guise of agricultural production, highlighting the deceptive practices used to obtain permits for dumping waste [1] - The defendants misled authorities by claiming the land required soil improvement and engaged in large-scale dumping of construction waste, which poses a significant threat to food security [1] - The court's ruling demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting arable land and food security, serving as a deterrent against similar illegal activities in the future [1]