Supreme Court directed industries in Delhi-NCR to reduce pollution by 30% within six months.
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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 19, 2026)
On February 19, 2026, the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal issued key environment orders addressing pollution, mining, and forest conservation. The rulings emphasized stricter enforcement of environmental norms, penal actions against non-compliant industries, and protection of ecologically sensitive areas. These decisions are significant for UPSC and other competitive exams as they highlight judicial interventions in environmental governance and policy implementation.
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Exam-ready takeaways
NGT imposed a fine of ₹50 lakhs on a mining company for illegal extraction in the Western Ghats.
High Court in Kerala ordered the closure of five sand mining operations violating environmental clearances.
Supreme Court mandated a 100% compliance audit for all thermal power plants by March 2026.
NGT issued a notice to the Ministry of Environment for delayed implementation of the National Clean Air Programme.
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