MODERN TERRY TOWELS LTD. vs SOLANKI MULJIBHAI REVABHAI .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of environmental damage caused by trade effluents discharged by the appellant's factory. The Court noted that the High Court had previously ordered the factory's closure and imposed a deposit of Rs. 75 lakhs, which was later challenged. The Court held that since the writ petition was withdrawn, the residents were compensated, and the factory met pollution control norms, the High Court should reconsider the refund of the deposited amount. The judgment emphasizes the need for a case-specific approach in environmental matters.