In Brief
Three industrial units—Alembic Pharmaceuticals, United Phosphorous Limited, and Unique Chemicals Limited—operated without valid environmental clearances, risking harm to local environment and biodiversity. The National Green Tribunal ordered revocation of their clearances and closure. The Supreme Court allowed their appeals, finding that blanket closure was not warranted. Instead, the Court imposed substantial compensation payable to environmental authorities as a protective measure consistent with the precautionary principle, permitting operations to continue upon compliance with clearance requirements and compensation deposit within four months.
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