SUGARCANE G&S SUGARS SHAREHOLDERS ASOCN. vs T.N.POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

The Supreme Court held that the Madras High Court erred in disposing of a public interest writ petition regarding pollution in the Bhavani River based solely on the consent of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. The Court emphasized that matters of public interest, particularly those involving health hazards from industrial pollution, require thorough examination and cannot be resolved merely by consent. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the case for fresh disposal, directing consideration of reports from NEERI regarding pollution control measures under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.