‘Illegal’ Stone Mining Activities| SC Set Aside NGT Order that Imposed Rs 3 Crore Fine On Mining Company

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (6th Dec) set aside a National Green Tribunal order that fined M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals Rs 3 crore for illegal stone mining in Haryana. The Chief Justice noted that the NGT did not adequately consider the mining company’s arguments, which were based on alleged inaccuracies in the committee’s report.

Supreme Court Clarifies Stance on Res Judicata in Relation to Order VII Rule 11(d) of CPC

The Supreme Court has recently underscored that the doctrine of res judicata cannot be employed as a reason for the rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). This pivotal clarification was delivered by a bench consisting of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal. Diving […]