Date: February 15, 2025The Jabalpur Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Aniruddh Verma and Justice Sanjeev Malhotra, heard a significant case concerning environmental violations by a multinational company. The petition was filed by environmentalist and social activist Sanjay Agrawal, alleging that the company had severely harmed the ecological balance while setting up its new factory in an industrial area.According to the petitioner, the company commenced production without complying with the necessary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conditions. He further claimed that the factory's toxic chemical waste was contaminating nearby water sources, leading to severe health issues among local residents. Villagers had previously filed multiple complaints with the district administration, but no concrete action was taken.Additional Advocate General Ajay Tripathi, representing the state government, argued that the company had obtained all necessary licenses and environmental clearances. He also stated that the allegations against the company were baseless and motivated by an anti-industrial mindset.During the preliminary hearing, the High Court explicitly questioned the state government on whether the Environmental Impact Assessment process had been fully implemented and whether the grievances of local villagers had been taken seriously. The court directed the State Pollution Control Board to submit a detailed report on the matter within a week.Meanwhile, the court ordered the company to halt any discharge of industrial waste until the investigation was complete. If necessary, the company was instructed to temporarily suspend its operations. Additionally, the court constituted an independent expert committee comprising environmental scientists, water experts, and a judicial officer. This committee was tasked with conducting an on-site inspection and verifying whether pollution was indeed affecting local water sources.The next hearing was scheduled for February 22, 2025, with the court instructing the state government to ensure strict compliance with environmental standards. The case has drawn significant attention from local residents and environmentalists, as its outcome could set a precedent for future industrial projects.Petitioner’s counsel, Vijay Mehra, emphasized that if the court failed to issue strict directives, the region could face severe environmental crises in the coming years. On the other hand, the company’s senior counsel, Rajesh Gupta, argued that his client had adhered to all legal procedures and was being unfairly targeted.The verdict in this case is expected to play a crucial role in balancing environmental protection with industrial development. Date: February 15, 2025The Jabalpur Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Aniruddh Verma and Justice Sanjeev Malhotra, heard a significant case concerning environmental violations by a multinational company. The petition was filed by environmentalist and social activist Sanjay Agrawal, alleging that the company had severely harmed the ecological balance while setting up its new factory in an industrial area.According to the petitioner, the company commenced production without complying with the necessary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conditions. He further claimed that the factory's toxic chemical waste was contaminating nearby water sources, leading to severe health issues among local residents. Villagers had previously filed multiple complaints with the district administration, but no concrete action was taken.Additional Advocate General Ajay Tripathi, representing the state government, argued that the company had obtained all necessary licenses and environmental clearances. He also stated that the allegations against the company were baseless and motivated by an anti-industrial mindset.During the preliminary hearing, the High Court explicitly questioned the state government on whether the Environmental Impact Assessment process had been fully implemented and whether the grievances of local villagers had been taken seriously. The court directed the State Pollution Control Board to submit a detailed report on the matter within a week.Meanwhile, the court ordered the company to halt any discharge of industrial waste until the investigation was complete. If necessary, the company was instructed to temporarily suspend its operations. Additionally, the court constituted an independent expert committee comprising environmental scientists, water experts, and a judicial officer. This committee was tasked with conducting an on-site inspection and verifying whether pollution was indeed affecting local water sources.The next hearing was scheduled for February 22, 2025, with the court instructing the state government to ensure strict compliance with environmental standards. The case has drawn significant attention from local residents and environmentalists, as its outcome could set a precedent for future industrial projects.Petitioner’s counsel, Vijay Mehra, emphasized that if the court failed to issue strict directives, the region could face severe environmental crises in the coming years. On the other hand, the company’s senior counsel, Rajesh Gupta, argued that his client had adhered to all legal procedures and was being unfairly targeted.The verdict in this case is expected to play a crucial role in balancing environmental protection with industrial development. Submit