M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt petition against a proprietor of a hot mix plant for the willful violation of court orders regarding the relocation of hazardous industries. Based on a report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), hot mix plants were categorized as hazardous due to carcinogenic emissions. Consequently, the Court upheld the directive for such plants to cease operations within the National Capital Territory of Delhi to protect public health and the environment.