Vijayakumar Gadhavi vs Union of India - Environmental Appeal
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard multiple appeals concerning environmental matters, including those involving the Union of India and various state entities. The proceedings involved parties such as Vijaykumar Gadhavi and the Go Green Foundation Trust, addressing issues related to environmental protection and compliance.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal, Western Zone Bench in Pune, held a hearing on March 24, 2026, for several consolidated appeals including Appeal No. 19 of 2025 (WZ), Appeal No. 144 of 2025 (WZ), and Appeal No. 26 of 2025 (WZ). These appeals involve Vijaykumar Karsanbhai Gadhavi & Ors., Go Green Foundation Trust, and the Union of India through its Secretary, MoEF&CC, along with other respondents including state pollution control boards and specific industrial entities like GHCL. The proceedings indicate ongoing litigation concerning environmental compliance and potential violations.
Legal professionals representing the appellants and respondents presented their arguments before the Judicial Member and Expert Member. The specific environmental issues, potential non-compliance, and the relief sought by the appellants are detailed within the case filings. Compliance officers should note the active litigation before the NGT, which could lead to new directives or enforcement actions impacting industrial operations and environmental standards within India. Further details on the specific orders or outcomes of this hearing would require access to the full judgment or subsequent filings.
What to do next
- Review case filings for specific environmental compliance obligations related to GHCL and other respondents.
- Monitor NGT decisions for potential precedent-setting interpretations of environmental law.
- Ensure adherence to environmental regulations cited in the appeals.
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Vijaykumar Karsanbhai Gadhavi vs Union Of India on 24 March, 2026
Item Nos.1 to 3 (Pune Bench)
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
WESTERN ZONE BENCH, PUNE
[THROUGH PHYSICAL HEARING (WITH HYBRID OPTION)]
APPEAL NO.19 OF 2025 (WZ)
I.A. NO.06 OF 2026 (WZ)
Vijaykumar Karsanbhai Gadhavi & Ors.
.....Appellants
Versus
Union of India, through its Secretary, MoEF&CC & Ors.
....Respondents
AND
APPEAL NO.144 OF 2025 (WZ)
I.A. NO.174 OF 2025 (WZ)
Vijaykumar Karsanbhai Gadhavi & Ors.
.....Appellant
Versus
Union of India, through its Secretary, MoEF&CC & Ors.
....Respondents
AND
APPEAL NO.26 OF 2025 (WZ)
Go Green Foundation Trust
.....Appellant
Versus
Union of India & 12 Ors.
....Respondents
Date of hearing: 24.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER
HON'BLE MR. SUDHIR KUMAR CHATURVEDI, EXPERT MEMBER
IN APPEAL NO.19 OF 2025 (WZ)
Appellants : Mr. Ritwick Dutta, Advocate along-with
Mr. Kaustav Dhar, Advocate
Respondents : Mr. Pushkal Mishra, Advocate for R-1/MoEF&CC
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Ms. Shruti Umesh, Advocate h/f
Mr. Parth Bhatt, Advocate for R-2
Mr. Neelkanth Mehta, Advocate for R-3/GPCB
Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay, Senior Advocate along-with
Ms. Mansi Bachani, Venkata Subramanian, Ms. Sarika
Krishnan and Ms. Gitanjali Sanyal, Advocates for
R-4/GHCL
IN APPEAL NO.144 OF 2025 (WZ)
Appellant : Mr. Ritwick Dutta, Advocate along-with
Mr. Kaustav Dhar, Advocate.
Respondents : Mr. Pushkal Mishra, Advocate for R-1/MoEF&CC
Ms. Shruti Umesh, Advocate h/f
Mr. Parth Bhatt, Advocate for R-2/State of Gujarat,
R-3-Environment and Forest Dept. and R-4/PCCF
Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay, Senior Advocate along-with
Ms. Mansi Bachani, Venkata Subramanian, Ms. Sarika
Krishnan and Ms. Gitanjali Sanyal, Advocates for
R-5/GHCL
IN APPEAL NO.26 OF 2025 (WZ)
Appellant : Mr. Nitin Lonkar and, Advocate along-with
Ms. Pradnya Bheke, Advocate
Respondents : Mr. Pushkal Mishra, Advocate for R-1/MoEF&CC
Ms. Shruti Umesh, Advocate h/f
Mr. Parth H. Bhatt, Advocate for PCCF
Ms. Manvi Damle, Advocate h/f
Mr. Maulik Nanavati, Advocate for R-5/GCZMA
Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay, Senior Advocate along-with
Ms. Mansi Bachani, Ms. Venkata, Ms. Sarika Krishnan
and Ms. Gitanjali Sanyal, Advocates for R-13
ORDER Heard the remaining argument of learned counsel Mr. Ritwick Dutta,
appearing for the appellants. But still he could not conclude his argument
and seeks additional 45 minutes to conclude his argument. We allow his
prayer and direct the Registry to list this matter tomorrow i.e. on
25.03.2026 after the matters of Eastern Zone Bench of this Tribunal are
over.
Dinesh Kumar Singh, JM
Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi, EM
March 24, 2026
P.Kr.
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