Supreme Court Dismisses The Order Of NGT
Supreme Court dismisses the order of NGT, saying – industries cannot be closed on the basis of technical irregularities.
The Supreme Court on Friday said that an industry that contributes to the country’s economy and provides livelihood cannot be shut down merely on the ground of technical irregularity.
A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and AS Bopanna observed that the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 does not bar the latter from taking environmental clearance.
SC made this observation while setting aside the order of the National Green Tribunal, which had directed the closure of industries in Haryana which did not have prior environmental clearance.
“If such projects comply with environmental norms, the court cannot be oblivious of the need to protect the livelihood of hundreds of employees working in the project and the people dependent on the project,” the bench said.
Supreme Court dismisses the order: SC said that there can be no doubt that there cannot be a settlement in the matter of complying with the requirement of obtaining environmental clearance.
“To protect future generations and ensure sustainable development, it is necessary that the pollution laws are strictly enforced,” the bench said.
Under no circumstances should polluting industries be allowed to operate uncontrollably and cause damage to the environment.
Supreme Court dismisses petition against forced conversion.
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear a plea against the Madras High Court order on a petition raising the issue of forced conversion from Hindu to other religions.
The apex court said that this petition is in the public interest more than the public interest.
A bench of Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice AS Bopanna said, “Actually you are disturbing harmony by making such petitions.”
When the bench said that it was inclined to dismiss the petition with a fine, advocate CR Jay Sukin, appearing for the petitioner, sought permission to withdraw it.
The bench dismissed it on the grounds of withdrawal.
In fact, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had disposed of a similar demand petition by referring to the provisions of ‘The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Forced Conversion of Religion Act, 2002’.
