Case Details

  • Case Name / Diary: Civil Appeal Diary No. 871/2026 (Supreme Court of India)
  • Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 01‑07‑2025 in OA No. 44/2023 passed by the National Green Tribunal, Western Zone, Pune.
  • Court / Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Coram: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjwal Bhuyn
  • Date of Hearing: 25‑05‑2026
  • Applications Mentioned: IA No. 145178/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 145180/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 145182/2026 (stay application)

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)
  • Respondents: Aryavat Foundation & Ors (including Respondent No. 3)
  • Petitioner’s Counsel: Mr. C U Singh (Senior Advocate), Ms. Udita Singh, Adv. Mr. Saeed Qadri, Adv. Ms. Bidya Mohanty, Adv. Mr. Katyayani Suhrud, Adv. Mr. Abhishek Kalaiyarasan, Adv. Mr. Navdeep Vora (AOR)
  • Respondent’s Counsel: Not listed in the record.
  • Court Registrar: Radha Sharma, Divya Babbar (Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master, N.S.H.)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition seeks:

1. Condonation of delay in filing IA No. 145178/2026.

2. Condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects in IA No. 145180/2026.

3. Interim stay of the direction issued by the NGT directing payment of environmental damage compensation to Respondent No. 3.

  • The underlying dispute stems from the NGT’s order dated 01‑07‑2025 directing the petitioner to pay compensation for alleged environmental damage.

Findings & Observations

  • The Supreme Court condoned the delays in filing and refiling of the interim applications, indicating acceptance of the petitioner's reasons for the procedural lapses.
  • The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the respondents, with a return date fixed for 27‑07‑2026.
  • An interim stay was granted on the NGT’s direction to pay environmental damage compensation to Respondent No. 3, pending further adjudication.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Interim Stay: The direction to pay environmental damage compensation to Respondent No. 3 is stayed until further orders of the Court.
  • Notice: Respondents must file their response to the petition by 27‑07‑2026.
  • No monetary penalty or settlement amount is specified in this order.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The petitioner must comply with the notice requirements and submit a response by the stipulated date.
  • The stay remains in effect until the Supreme Court issues a final order on the merits of the case.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Delay Condoned: Both the filing and refiling delays are formally condoned.
  • Notice Issued: Respondents are required to answer the petition by 27‑07‑2026.
  • Interim Stay: The payment of environmental damage compensation to Respondent No. 3 is temporarily halted.
  • The matter will continue to be heard, and further orders will be passed as necessary.