The State Of Himachal Pradesh vs Yogendra Mohan Sengupta

The Supreme Court addressed the powers of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) under the Himachal Pradesh Town & Country Planning Act, 1977, particularly regarding its authority to direct legislative bodies. The Court held that the NGT cannot issue directions to the legislature to exercise its functions in a specific manner, emphasizing the separation of powers. The judgment clarified that the NGT's orders must respect ongoing judicial proceedings, thereby upholding the principle of judicial discipline.