Supreme Court of India · 2021-07-13
NOORULLA KHAN vs KARNATAKA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/18847
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NOORULLA KHAN
- Respondent
- KARNATAKA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
- Author
- UDAY UMESH LALIT
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of Noorulla Khan, who was convicted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The High Court had previously overturned his conviction on the grounds of lack of sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, asserting that as a public servant, he was entitled to protection. The Supreme Court ultimately reinstated the conviction, emphasizing the importance of accountability for public officials in environmental protection.