Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 12365/2026 filed by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board against M/s AMLIDHI Quartz Mine & Anr., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑03‑2026 in CRMP No. 2577/2019 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
  • The petitioner sought relief challenging the High Court’s decision concerning environmental matters related to the quartz mining operations.
  • The respondent applied for exemption from filing an official translation of the documents, citing reasons presented before the Court.
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court allowed the respondent’s application for exemption from filing the official translation.
  • The Court directed that a notice be issued, with the matter returnable on 29‑09‑2026, as recorded by Deputy Registrar Assistant Registrar (Asha Sundriyal, Poonam Vaid).

Topics: Legal Procedure, Environmental Regulation