D. SWAMY vs KARNATAKA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the National Green Tribunal's order which denied closure of a Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility. The court found that the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board had acted within its delegated powers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and that the facility was compliant with the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental regulations while balancing public health concerns.