Today, On 22nd April, The Supreme Court ordered the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to assess the impact of nearby glass industries on the Taj Mahal. This comes as concerns grow about pollution affecting the iconic monument in Uttar Pradesh.
The Supreme Court criticized the National Green Tribunal for imposing a Rs. 25 crore penalty on Benzo Chem Industrial Private Limited based on revenue without evidence of environmental violations. Justices emphasized that penalty determination must align with legal principles, stressing revenue should not influence penalties and highlighting violations of natural justice in the NGT’s decision.