Pintu Dutta v. Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Case brief
What is this about?
The NGT Eastern Zone Bench dismissed an Original Application alleging environmental harm by M/s Super Smelters Limited. The court relied on a Fact Finding Committee report showing no obstruction to river flow, no flooding, and regulatory compliance, deeming the application frivolous and awarding costs.
What did the court decide?
Original Application dismissed; Rs. 10,000 costs awarded against the applicant to be deposited with the State Legal Services Authority.