“Glaring Error” In The NGT’s Approach, Tribunal Cannot Rely Solely on Outsourced Opinions for Decisions: SC Rejects NGT Order

The Supreme Court, On Dec 4, criticized the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for relying solely on a joint committee report without independent evaluation, highlighting a “glaring error.” The Court ruled that tribunals must thoroughly examine all evidence and allow parties to present their case, quashing the NGT’s order against M/s Grasim Industries for violating environmental norms.