The Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of fairness and due process in environmental cases, criticising the National Green Tribunal’s unilateral decisions. The Court cancelled NGT’s orders against a Delhi-based business for environmental violations and directed fair hearings. The focus is on balancing environmental justice with procedural fairness, without prejudging the cases.
On Thursday 11 January 2024, the Supreme Court of India has overruled the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) previous orders, paving the way for the implementation of the ambitious Shimla Development Plan 2041. This ruling has been warmly received by the Himachal Pradesh government and the citizens of Shimla, who view it as a significant step […]
