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Environmental Regulation
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Several Indian companies are facing environmental and regulatory challenges. Godrej Industries saw an ₹8 lakh bank guarantee invoked by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, though the company states this has no material impact. Sandur Manganese faces a ₹131.25 crore compensatory afforestation demand after a Karnataka High Court dismissal of its writ petition, while Northern Coalfields is appealing a ₹10 crore pollution penalty from the NGT. Conversely, OMDC Ltd. received an extension of its forest clearance for the Bhadrasahi mining lease until 2030, subject to environmental conditions. Additionally, legal proceedings are ongoing involving Green Gene, Alchemist ARC, and Suhas Prabhu concerning coastal zone management regulations and environmental compliance.
Black Rose Industries Gets Permanent GPCB Closure Revocation
Gujarat Pollution Control Board permanently revoked closure directions for the company's Jhagadia plant.
The revocation was issued under Section 33-A of the Water Pollution Act, 1974 via letter dated
MPCB Appeals Against Green Gene Verdict
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board filed a Special Leave to Appeal petition (C) No. 13921/2026 challenging a High Court judgment dated 24‑12‑2025.
The respondents, Green Gene Envi… Protection and
Godrej Industries' ₹8 Lakh Bank Guarantee Invoked
Gujarat Pollution Control Board invoked ₹8 lakh bank guarantee furnished by Godrej Industries Limited.
Company states this action has no material impact on operations or performance.
Disclosure made a
Alchemist ARC vs Goa Coastal Zone Authority Appeal
• Supreme Court issues notice in Alchemist ARC's appeal against Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority order.
• Appeals tagged with Civil Appeal Nos. 4354/2026 and related cases for consolidated hearin
Lalchand Agrawal vs Union of India SC Order
Supreme Court orders Chhattisgarh Environment Board to conduct fresh inspection of appellant's compliance.
Board must report if all previously identified issues have been addressed by the appellant.
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Sandur Manganese Karnataka High Court Order Dismissal
Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka dismissed company's writ petition against ₹131.25 crore compensatory afforestation demand.
Company confirms valid Mining Leases and Forest Clearances, will continue ope
Suhas Prabhu vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority Hearing
• Supreme Court schedules next hearing for July 15, 2026 in Suhas Prabhu's appeal against Goa Coastal Zone Authority.
• Respondents granted two weeks to file counter affidavit, with rejoinder due two
Northern Coalfields Rs 10 Crore NGT Pollution Penalty
Supreme Court hears Northern Coalfields' appeal against a Rs 10 crore NGT penalty for coal dumping pollution.
The Court appoints an Advocate Commissioner to investigate and report on the primary pollu