Supreme Court of India · 2021-10-07
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GR. MUMBAI vs ANKITA SINHA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/46588
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GR. MUMBAI
- Respondent
- ANKITA SINHA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has the authority to exercise Suo Motu jurisdiction under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The court held that the NGT does possess such power, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures in environmental protection. The judgment reinforces the NGT's role in addressing environmental concerns without waiting for formal complaints.