Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s decision to quash the show cause notice issued to Isha Foundation. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) had challenged the ruling, which recognized Isha Foundation as an educational institute eligible for certain environmental norm relaxations. The High Court had earlier ruled in favor of the foundation, granting it exemptions under specific regulations.
NEW DELHI: On February 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India expressed its disapproval towards the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for taking two years to approach the court regarding a Madras High Court decision. This decision had quashed a showcause notice against the Isha Foundation for constructing multiple buildings between 2006 and 2014.
The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group plans to release an environmental law enforcement manual aimed at enhancing the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes. This manual encourages collaboration among agencies and aims to elevate the perception of environmental violations as serious offenses. Current case numbers in Tamil Nadu are notably low compared to national figures.
The Supreme Court Today dismissed Vedanta’s plea challenging the closure of its copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu. The ruling upheld the state government’s decision, citing environmental violations and public welfare. The court considered an expert committee but ultimately upheld the High Court’s decision. The case had seen years of protests over alleged environmental contamination.
