Water pollution cases

Under investigation2 months ago

NGT Matter — Bahadurgarh Industrial Units Environmental Violations

The National Green Tribunal directed inspection of textile, shoe, leather, plastic, and rubber manufacturing units in Bahadurgarh for environmental violations. Petitioner Harinder Kumar alleged that these units were polluting the environment through open dumping, burning, and unscientific disposal of industrial waste into water bodies.

Industrial pollutionWaste managementWater pollution+1

Haryana2Police investigation

On trial2 months ago

Uranium Contamination in Groundwater — Delhi environmental case

The National Green Tribunal has included the Delhi government and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in ongoing proceedings concerning uranium contamination detected in groundwater samples at elevated levels. The NGT is examining the contamination issue and the roles of the state authority and pollution control agency.

EnvironmentalWater pollutionGroundwater pollution+2

Delhi4Police investigation

Under investigationlast month

NGT Matter — Sewage Discharge into Puzhal Lake, Chennai

The National Green Tribunal expressed concern over sewage discharge into Puzhal Lake and directed authorities to address sewerage connections in 30 streets around the lake. The Tribunal noted that no progress report had been filed since January 2025.

Water pollution

Tamil Nadu2Police investigation

Judgment delivered4 months ago

Gujarat Pollution Control Board vs. Property Owner — Environmental violations by unlicensed dye manufacturing tenant

The Supreme Court upheld an NGT order dismissing a challenge by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board regarding environmental liability for an unlicensed dye-based manufacturing facility operating on rented premises. The facility was generating harmful effluents in excess of permissible limits into water streams. The NGT had directed closure and imposed a ₹25 lakh penalty, finding that the property owner could not be held solely liable for the tenant's violations.

EnvironmentalWater pollutionRegulatory enforcement+3

Gujarat5Court matter

Under investigationlast month

NGT Matter — Greater Noida Illegal Groundwater Extraction by Builders

The National Green Tribunal is hearing a case concerning allegations of illegal groundwater extraction by builders in Greater Noida and Greater Noida West. Previous hearings have focused on verifying water sources used by projects and determining possible enforcement action.

Water pollution

Uttar Pradesh2Police investigation