Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-09
ELECTROSTEEL STEELS LIMITED vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/20257
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ELECTROSTEEL STEELS LIMITED
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the discontinuation of interim orders by the High Court that allowed Electrosteel Steels Limited to operate under the supervision of the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board. The court emphasized the importance of balancing environmental concerns with the economic implications for the workforce dependent on the steel plant. The judgment reinstated the interim orders, allowing the company to continue operations while adhering to environmental regulations.