Thursday, 30, Apr, 2026
 
 
 
Expand O P Jindal Global University
BARE ACTS

Supreme Court (SC) Judgements on Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Bare Act Title Category / State
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Environmental Laws
 

List of Judgements

Vanashakti Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : may/2025, Citation : 2025 Latest Caselaw 554 SC

State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. Vs. Gaurav Kumar & Ors.

Judgement Date : may/2025, Citation : 2025 Latest Caselaw 532 SC

The Auroville Foundation Vs. Navroz Kersasp Mody & Ors.

Judgement Date : march/2025, Citation : 2025 Latest Caselaw 250 SC

Municipal Corporation of Delhi Vs. Gagan Narang & Ors. Etc.

Judgement Date : january/2025, Citation : 2025 Latest Caselaw 2 SC

Pune Municipal Corporation Vs. Sus Road Baner Vikas Manch and Ors.

Judgement Date : september/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 571 SC

Gene Campaign & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors.

Judgement Date : july/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 464 SC

State of Telangana & Ors. Vs. Mohd. Abdul Qasim (D) per LRS.

Judgement Date : april/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 246 SC

Noble M. Paikada Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : march/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 188 SC

In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India and Ors.

Judgement Date : january/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 68 SC

State of Himachal Pradesh and Ors. Vs. Yogendera Mohan Sengupta and Anr.

Judgement Date : january/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 30 SC

In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India and Ors.

Judgement Date : april/2023, Citation : 2023 Latest Caselaw 386 SC

Jolly George & Anr. Vs. George Elias and Associates & Ors.

Judgement Date : april/2023, Citation : 2023 Latest Caselaw 317 SC

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Vs. V.B.R. Menon & Ors.

Judgement Date : march/2023, Citation : 2023 Latest Caselaw 199 SC

State of Uttar Pradesh Vs. Uday Education and Welfare Trust

Judgement Date : october/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 854 SC

Gajubha Jadeja Jesar Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : august/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 627 SC

In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India and Ors.

Judgement Date : june/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 483 SC

Sanjay Gupta Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh through its Chief Secretary

Judgement Date : april/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 309 SC

M/s. Pahwa Plastics Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Dastak NGO

Judgement Date : march/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 260 SC

Pragnesh Shah Vs. Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma

Judgement Date : january/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 45 SC

In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : november/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 622 SC

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Vs. Ankita Sinha

Judgement Date : october/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 485 SC

Dhruva Enterprises Vs. C. Srinivasulu

Judgement Date : september/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 395 SC

M.K. Ranjitsinh Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : april/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 207 SC

Headnote :

The Environment (Protection) Act of 1986, Section 2(a) - A petition has been submitted to safeguard two bird species, the Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican, both of which are nearing extinction. A study has estimated that there are approximately 3 bird deaths per kilometer per month for l...

The National Highways Authority of India Vs. Pandarinathan Govindarajulu

Judgement Date : january/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 24 SC

Headnote :

The Environment (Protection) Act of 1986, Section 3, has issued a stay on the expansion of National Highway 45-A from Villuppuram to Nagapattinam until environmental clearance is obtained. It was determined that the \"right of way\" encompasses both the existing National Highway and any additional r...

Himachal Pradesh Bus Stand Management and Development Authority (HPBSM&DA) Vs. The Central Empowered Committee

Judgement Date : january/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 15 SC

Headnote :

The National Green Tribunal Act of 2010, Section 22, and the Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, Section 2, address the diversion of 0.093 hectares of forest land for the construction of a Hotel-cum-Restaurant in the Bus Stand Complex. It was determined that any construction on forest land or its use...

DHARMENDRA KUMAR SINGH vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Judgement Date : october/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 577 SC

Headnote :

A. According to Section 3(1) and (2) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and Rule 68 of the Uttar Pradesh Mining Minerals (Concession) Rules, 1963, the state lacks the authority to extend a mining lease beyond its contracted duration without following the procedures outlined in Chapter II (Gran...

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH vs. CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Judgement Date : august/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 481 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALOperating a vehicle without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will result in the suspension of the vehicle\'s registration until the certificate is presented.A. According to the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, Section 14, and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, Rules 11...

DIRECTOR GENERAL (ROAD DEVELOPMENT) NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA vs.AAM AADMI LOKMANCH

Judgement Date : july/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 420 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALFatalities due to negligence and illegal mining along the National Highway - The National Green Tribunal has the authority to mandate compensation payments to the NHAI, even if there are no legal representatives or heirs of the deceased involved in the proceedings, or if they have pursued sep...

BANGALORE MYSORE INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDOR AREA PLANNING AUTHORITY vs. NANDI INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDOR ENTERPRISE LIMITED

Judgement Date : may/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 373 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALGroup Housing Projects - Framework Agreement - Project proponents are permitted to make deviations from the Project Technical Report (PTR) within specified limits, as necessary to allow all parties to fully benefit from the project\'s development.A. Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act,...

RATNAGIRI NAGAR PARISHAD vs. GANGARAM NARAYAN AMBEKAR

Judgement Date : may/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 362 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Section 41(f) and (h) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, the issue of land allocation for a waste disposal project arises. The plaintiff initiated a lawsuit to prevent the defendants from commencing the Solid Waste Disposa...

HANUMAN LAXMAN AROSKAR vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : january/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 40 SC

Headnote :

The Environment Protection Rules of 1986, specifically Rule 5(3)(d), pertain to the granting of Environment Clearance and the lifting of its suspension. The Union of India has initiated proceedings requesting that the Minutes from the fortieth meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) be offic...

TATA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED vs. AALOK JAGGA

Judgement Date : november/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1061 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALNo housing developments are allowed to be established in close proximity to the wildlife sanctuary.According to the Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986, Sections 3(1) and 3(2)(v), the Environment (Protection) Rules of 1996, Rule 5(3)(d), the Constitution of India, Articles 48(A) and 51(A)(...

TAMIL NADU POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Vs STERLITE INDUSTRIES (I) LTD. & ORS

Judgement Date : february/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 144 SC

Headnote :

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 are referenced. The Supreme Court has determined that an order issued by the State Government under Section 18 of the Water Act, which is not...

VASANT CHEMICALS LIMITED Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HYDERABAD METROPOLITIAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD AND OTHERS

Judgement Date : february/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 125 SC

Headnote :

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Act of 1989, Section 55, states that the Supreme Court noted that the appellant, as the occupant of the premises, although not directly connected to the Board\'s sewer line, ultimately discharges into the Board\'s sewerage system after partial tre...

The Municipal Corporation, Faridabad Vs. Modern School, Faridabad

Judgement Date : february/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 103 SC

Arjun Gopal and Others Vs. Union of India and Others. [OCTOBER 23, 2018]

Judgement Date : october/2018, Citation : 2018 Latest Caselaw 775 SC

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India and Ors. [September 14, 2018]

Judgement Date : september/2018, Citation : 2018 Latest Caselaw 648 SC

M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors. [September 11, 2018]

Judgement Date : september/2018, Citation : 2018 Latest Caselaw 633 SC

The Goa Foundation Vs. M/s Sesa Sterlite Ltd. & Ors. [February 7, 2018]

Judgement Date : february/2018, Citation : 2018 Latest Caselaw 80 SC

Common Cause Vs. Union of India and Ors. [August 2, 2017]

Judgement Date : august/2017, Citation : 2017 Latest Caselaw 536 SC

R.M. Dhariwal 100% EOU Vs. Union of India & Ors. [JULY 18, 2016]

Judgement Date : july/2016, Citation : 2016 Latest Caselaw 503 SC

Anirudh Kumar Vs. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors. [March 20, 2015]

Judgement Date : march/2015, Citation : 2015 Latest Caselaw 224 SC

Manohar Lal Sharma Vs. The Principal Secretary & Ors. [AUGUST 25, 2014]

Judgement Date : august/2014, Citation : 2014 Latest Caselaw 517 SC

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad VS. Union of India & ORS. [March 12, 2014]

Judgement Date : march/2014, Citation : 2014 Latest Caselaw 170 SC

Alaknanda Hydro Power Co. Ltd. Vs. Anuj Joshi & Ors. [August 13, 2013]

Judgement Date : august/2013, Citation : 2013 Latest Caselaw 545 SC

G. Sundarrajan Vs. Union of India and others [May 6, 2013]

Judgement Date : may/2013, Citation : 2013 Latest Caselaw 359 SC

Vinod Kapoor Vs. State of Goa & Ors. [October 03, 2012]

Judgement Date : october/2012, Citation : 2012 Latest Caselaw 557 SC

State of Madhya Pradesh & ANR. Vs. Medha Patkar & Ors.

Judgement Date : august/2011, Citation : 2011 Latest Caselaw 549 SC

Kalyaneshwari Vs Union of India & Ors.

Judgement Date : january/2011, Citation : 2011 Latest Caselaw 82 SC

Farhd K. Wadia Vs. Union of India & Ors. [2008] INSC 2096 (5 December 2008)

Judgement Date : december/2008, Citation : 2008 Latest Caselaw 84 SC

M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2004] Insc 179 (18 March 2004)

Judgement Date : march/2004, Citation : 2004 Latest Caselaw 177 SC

M.C. Mehta Vs. Kamal Nath & Ors [2000] INSC 334 (12 May 2000)

Judgement Date : may/2000, Citation : 2000 Latest Caselaw 331 SC

Tarun Bharat Sangh, Alwar Vs. Union of India & Ors [1993] INSC 209 (8 April 1993)

Judgement Date : april/1993, Citation : 1993 Latest Caselaw 206 SC

Headnote :

The petitioner, a voluntary organization dedicated to environmental protection, filed a petition with this Court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, raising concerns about the extensive illegal mining activities occurring in the area designated as a Tiger Reserve in Alwar District, Rajast...

Rural Litigation & Entitlement Kendra Vs. State of U.P [1988] INSC254 (30 August 1988)

Judgement Date : august/1988, Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 251 SC

Headnote :

A letter-petition and an application were submitted, alleging unauthorized and illegal mining in the Mussoorie-Dehradun region, which negatively impacts the area\'s ecology and environmental stability. These were ordered to be registered as writ petitions under public interest litigation. Various pa...

M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1988] INSC 7 (12 January 1988)

Judgement Date : january/1988, Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 7 SC

Headnote :

This Court, in the case of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & others, [1987] 4 S.C.C. 463, issued specific directives concerning the tanning industries operating near Kanpur along the banks of the River Ganga. During this instance, the Court ordered that the matter regarding the municipal authorities an...

M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1987] INSC 262 (22 September 1987)

Judgement Date : september/1987, Citation : 1987 Latest Caselaw 261 SC

Headnote :

The petitioner, an active social worker, submitted a petition to this Court expressing concerns that both the Government and the public were not sufficiently addressing the pollution of the Ganga River. The petitioner argued that it was essential to take measures to protect the river\'s cleanliness,...