STERLITE INDUSTRIES (I) LTD. ETC. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court directed the immediate closure of the petitioner's industrial unit due to environmental pollution, emphasizing the need for compliance with environmental regulations. The Court ordered an independent assessment by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to evaluate the pollution impact, following which the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board was instructed to suggest remedial measures based on NEERI's findings. The Court's holding underscores the importance of environmental protection and compliance with statutory obligations under the Environment Protection Act.