Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 27 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Appeal No.: Civil Appeal No. 8756/2026
  • Appellants: M/s Shama Brick Works & Anr.
  • Respondents: Kadir Ahmad & Ors.
  • Originating order: Judgment and order dated 20 April 2026 passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi.
  • Grounds of appeal: The appellants sought relief from the NGT order; the Supreme Court found no substantial question of law.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 27 July 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
  • Counsel for Appellants: Mr. Gaurav Agrawal (Senior Advocate), Mr. Vishal Banshal, Ms. Kaarunya Lakshmi, Ms. Sejal Jain, Ms. Shrija Rawat, Mr. Ravi Kumar Verma, Mr. Ashish Yadav (All Advocates on Record).
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Rahul Khurana (Advocate on Record), Mr. Hasil Jain (Advocate).

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, stating that no substantial question of law was involved and therefore it would not interfere with the NGT's April 20, 2026 judgment.
  • The dismissal is without prejudice to the victims' right to pursue their remedy in accordance with law.
  • Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Environmental Law, Appeal Dismissal