Case Law Analysis
|Supreme Court of India
NGT Act Section 20 | Adjudicatory Powers Cannot Be Delegated to Expert Committees : SC Upholds Natural Justice in Environmental Disputes
The Supreme Court ruled that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) cannot outsource its judicial function to expert committees or issue orders without proper notice, reinforcing the principles of natural justice. The judgment underscores that environmental adjudication must remain with the NGT, ensuring accountability and procedural fairness in disputes involving CPCB guidelines and public utilities.