M/S. MONNET ISPAT & ENERGY LTD. vs JAN CHETNA .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Jan Chetna against the National Environment Appellate Authority's (NEAA) order under the National Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997. The Court held that the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court had the jurisdiction to entertain the PIL and remand the case for a merits decision, emphasizing the importance of public participation in environmental matters as mandated by the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The appeal by M/s. Monnet Ispat and Energy Limited was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to set aside the NEAA's order.