The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame comprehensive guidelines for imposing and collecting environmental compensation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, stressing that compensation must be rational, proportionate, restoration-focused and supported by reasoned assessment of environmental damage
The Supreme Court of India ruled that pollution control boards cannot impose environmental compensation charges without subordinate legislation defining procedures and safeguards. The Centre informed the court that a new environmental law is currently under consideration
The panel was dealing with a public interest litigation filed by Kalyan Dileep Sunkara seeking a direction to ban all the illegal instant loan apps available on Google Play Store.
