Supreme Court slams NGT for denying hearing, quashes ₹18 Cr environmental penalty on Triveni Engineering.
The Supreme Court set aside NGT’s orders imposing ₹18 crore compensation on Triveni Engineering, holding that the tribunal violated principles of natural justice and statutory procedures under the Water Act. The NGT failed to implead the company as a party and based its decision on reports without giving the appellant a chance to be heard.
Court:
Supreme Court of India
Case:
Civil Appeal Nos. 8119–8120 of 2022
M/s. Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
Date of Judgement:
September 1, 2025
Act:
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010; Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Environment (Protection) Act, 1986