M/S Electrothem (India) Ltd vs Patel Vipulkumar Ramjibhai & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Clearance granted to the Appellant under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, specifically referencing Section 3(1) and Rule 5(2) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. The Court established that the Environmental Clearance process, which includes screening, scoping, public consultation, and appraisal, was duly followed by the Appellant. The Court reversed the High Court's order that had set aside the Environmental Clearance, allowing the operations of the steel plant to continue without the need for fresh clearance.