Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Paper Cup ... vs The State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a Tamil Nadu government order banning the manufacture, storage, sale, and use of single-use plastics, issued under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The appellants challenged the order, but the Madras High Court dismissed their writ petitions. The Court upheld the government's authority under Section 5 of the EPA to impose such restrictions for environmental protection. The judgment emphasizes the importance of balancing environmental concerns with manufacturing interests.