Factual Inquiry Beyond Scope of Article 226, Litigant May Approach NGT Over Port Expansion "Damaging" Mangroves: Gujarat High Court
In a noteworthy judgment, the Gujarat High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances for port expansion projects in Kandla, Gujarat. This ruling emphasizes the importance of environmental protection as outlined in the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and clarifies the role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in addressing such concerns. Case Background The PIL was filed by Jakhariya Saleman…
