Supreme Court disapproves NGT's approach: No nexus between company's revenue and amount of penalty for environmental damages
The Business Guardian|December 02, 2024
The Supreme Court in the case Benzo Chem Industrial Private Limited Versus Arvind Manohar Mahajan And Ors observed and has expressed disapproval of an order passed by the National Green Tribunal, NGT wherein the tribunal imposed a penalty for environmental damages on a company based on its revenue.

The court in the case observed that there being no nexus between the revenue generation of the company and the ascertainment of penalty for violation of environmental laws.

In the present case, the court was hearing an appeal filed by a company against the order of National Green Tribunal, NGT wherein the tribunal imposed a penalty for an amount of Rs 25 crores on it.

The National Green Tribunal, NGT passed the said order on the reasoning that the revenue of the company ranged from 100 Crores to 500 Crores.

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Many things will unfold: BJP on AAP MLA arrest

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva stated on Sunday that the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan would expose more individuals as the investigation unfolds.

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Sisodia challenges ED chargesheet in HC
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Sisodia challenges ED chargesheet in HC

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the trial court's decision to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet in the Excise Policy case.

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Case filed against accused for splashing liquid on Kejriwal
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Case filed against accused for splashing liquid on Kejriwal

The Delhi Police have registered a case against the alleged accused for splashing liquid on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal during his rally in South Delhi's Greater Kailash area on Saturday, according to the police.

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AAP MLA Naresh Balyan sent to 2-day police custody in extortion case
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AAP MLA Naresh Balyan sent to 2-day police custody in extortion case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Sunday remanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan to two days of police custody in connection with an extortion case.

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Panic among people: Kejriwal on alleged crime incidents in Delhi
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Panic among people: Kejriwal on alleged crime incidents in Delhi

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BJP FLAGS OFF AUTO CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF ASSEMBLY POLL
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BJP FLAGS OFF AUTO CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF ASSEMBLY POLL

The auto campaign is part of BJP’s broader electoral strategy, including forming committees, tours, campaigning.

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court: Kashmiri Pandit woman continues to retain migrant status despite marriage to non-migrant

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in the case UT Of J&K Vs Seema Koul & Anr observed and has ruled that a Kashmiri Pandit woman does not lose her \"migrant status\" upon marrying a non-migrant.

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Supreme Court: For discharge application, only documents forming part of chargesheet can be considered
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Supreme Court: For discharge application, only documents forming part of chargesheet can be considered

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Supreme Court allows interim release of 103-year-old convict serving life sentence in 1988 murder case
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Supreme Court allows interim release of 103-year-old convict serving life sentence in 1988 murder case

The Supreme Court in the case Rasik Chandra Mondal Versus State Of West Bengal observed and has granted interim release to a 103-year-old convict who is serving life sentence for the offence of murder.

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Panthers Party leader Harsh Dev Singh approaches Jammu and Kashmir High Court challenging BJP's Chenani win, alleges corrupt electoral practices

In the present case, the petition is filed on November 28, wherein it seeks to annul Mankotia's election and declare Singh the duly elected candidate.

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