Indian Oil Corporation Ltd vs Deepak Sharma

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute involving the establishment of a petrol pump by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., which was stalled for about six years due to an application filed by Deepak Sharma before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The petitioner alleged that the petrol pump's proposed site violated the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, particularly concerning proximity to a gas agency and a play school. The Court examined the applicability and interpretation of the CPCB guidelines and the NGT's jurisdiction in such matters. Ultimately, the Court emphasized the need to balance environmental concerns with commercial and public utility interests, allowing the petrol pump's establishment to proceed under compliance with relevant norms.