NICOMENT INDUSTRIES LTD. vs GOA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD .

The Supreme Court upheld the interim order of the Bombay High Court directing Nicoment Industries Ltd. to cease operations due to non-compliance with environmental regulations, specifically regarding hazardous waste management under the Environment Protection Act. The Court noted that the appellant had since taken corrective measures, including the installation of a three-stage evaporator and secure storage for hazardous waste, and had obtained approval for a landfill site. The Court allowed the appellant to re-open its factory, contingent upon compliance with environmental standards and requirements set by the Goa State Pollution Control Board.