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VANASHAKTI vs UNION OF INDIA

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The Supreme Court of India decided this matter on 16 May 2025. Its neutral citation is 2025 INSC 718. The bench of 2 comprised Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Abhay S. Oka.

The disposal recorded by the registry is "The 2017 notification, the 2021 OM, and all related circulars/notifications are struck do…". The record refers to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2 statutory provisions are noted on the record.

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CourtSupreme Court of India
Record typeJudgment
Neutral citation2025 INSC 718
Diary numberDiary No. 50009/2023
Date of decision
Decision year2025
Bench
  • HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UJJAL BHUYAN
  • HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
PetitionerVANASHAKTI
RespondentUNION OF INDIA
DisposalThe 2017 notification, the 2021 OM, and all related circulars/notifications are struck down; the Government is restrain…
Reportingreportable
ActsEnvironment (Protection) Act, 1986
Sections
  • Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  • Section 15 and 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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