Supreme Court of India · 2000-12-07
M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India & Ors.
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2000 SC 552
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.C. Mehta
- Respondent
- Union Of India & Ors.
- Bench
- B.N. Kirpal, Doraiswamy Raju, Brijesh Kumar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the closure of polluting industries operating in non-conforming and residential areas in Delhi, emphasizing compliance with its orders by the National Capital Territory authorities. The Court mandated that a list of such industries be prepared and submitted, and established a timeline for the closure of these units within four weeks. The Court also clarified that no stay orders from other courts would impede the enforcement of its directives, ensuring swift action against pollution in the capital.