U.P.POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD vs BHUPENDRA KUMAR MODI

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the complaint filed under Section 44 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 against M/s Modi Carpets Ltd. for non-compliance with consent conditions. The Court clarified that the responsible officers of the company could be held liable under the Act for discharging untreated effluent into the river Sai. The High Court's order quashing the complaint was set aside, reinforcing the accountability of corporate officers under environmental laws.