Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 04-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – M/S SAHAKAR MAHARSHI SHIVAJIRAO NARAYANRAO NAGAWADE SSK LTD. (SUGAR UNIT); Respondent – SACHIN SUDAMRAO PACHPUTE & ORS.
  • Interim Applications (IA): IA No. 151940/2026 – exemption from filing O.T.; IA No. 152556/2026 – grant of interim relief; IA No. 151937/2026 – permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
  • Hearing Details: Date of hearing – 03-08-2026; Bench – Hon'ble Chief Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
  • Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Sangramsingh R. Bhonsle (AOR), Mr. Nrupal A. Dingankar (AOR), Adv. Ms. Pushkara A. Bhonsle, Adv. Mrs. Sneha S. Bhonsle, Adv. Mr. Sanmitra Y. Pol, Adv. Mr. Shruti Sharma.
  • Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Vikrant Pachnanda (AOR), Mr. Mukul Katyal (AOR), Adv.
  • Issue: Compliance with the penalty imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for environmental violations.

Final Outcome

  • The appellant filed a compliance affidavit confirming that it has deposited 25% of the total penalty levied by the NGT with the Central Pollution Control Board.
  • The Court directed that the matter be listed for further hearing on 27-10-2026 (Next Matter Date – NMD).

Topics: Environmental Penalty, Legal Compliance