A month after NGT mandated restoration of JLN Stadium post Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, the DPCC inspected and found it clean. The report highlighted the organizers’ duty to maintain cleanliness during events, and affirmed that the stadium had no litter. Issues from the concert, attended by 70,000, were addressed, and cleanliness was confirmed on December 19.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court allowed Harda factory owners to object to victim claims made during suo-moto proceedings by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The court said that the factory owners could raise concerns about the classification and genuineness of victims, as well as the amount and categories of compensation for property loss, injuries, and displacement.
The Supreme Court labeled the sewage-filled roads in Agra as “horrible” while rejecting the Agra Development Authority’s appeal against a ₹2 crore fine imposed by the National Green Tribunal. The fine was due to environmental damage from untreated sewage. The court mandated the ADA to submit an action plan for sewage management improvements within four weeks.
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.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated suo motu proceedings based on two alarming studies linking air pollution to approximately 33,000 annual deaths in major Indian cities and high levels of heavy metal pollutants in certain regions. The NGT has issued notices to key authorities, demanding action to address these environmental concerns.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court stayed an NGT order requiring Punjab to pay over Rs 1,000 crore for legacy waste management. The court issued notices to the Centre and the CPCB following Punjab’s appeal against the NGT ruling, emphasizing the state’s ongoing non-compliance with environmental laws and the pressing issue of legacy waste management.
Today, On 6th September, the Supreme Court granted temporary relief to Uttarakhand government officials by suspending legal action ordered by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over their failure to curb Ganga River pollution. The court also issued a notice to the central government to examine the matter. The next hearing is scheduled for December.
The Supreme Court allowed desilting of Rajasthan’s Bisalpur Dam to address severe water shortages, overriding the NGT’s ban until July. The Rajasthan government stressed the dam’s vital role in supplying water to Jaipur, Ajmer, and Tonk. The decision aims to mitigate the urgent water crisis in these districts, affecting around 3.5 million people.
The Supreme Court has stayed the NGT’s directive and challenged its authority in the Waris Chemicals case, raising questions about the intersection of environmental regulations and money laundering laws. Justices observed that the NGT lacks jurisdiction to invoke the PMLA in environmental cases, setting the stage for future legal interpretations and tribunal jurisdiction clarifications.
Today (6th May): The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud, has halted land clearance for the proposed Silchar Greenfield Airport. The Court found that authorities violated the 2006 EIA notification by conducting extensive clearance without proper environmental clearance. The NGT was criticized for dismissing the plea without verification, and the Court directed no further action until an EIA report is available.