SC declines to interfere with forest clearances for Adani’s Madhya Pradesh coal block project
The Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the environmental clearances for Adani Group's coal block project in Madhya Pradesh. The court's decision follows a challenge by environmental activist Ajay Dubey, who argued that the project poses serious environmental risks. The court noted the delay in filing the challenge and suggested that Dubey could pursue other legal remedies.
- ▪The Supreme Court declined to interfere with environmental clearances for Adani's coal block project.
- ▪Environmental activist Ajay Dubey challenged the clearances, citing serious environmental concerns.
- ▪The court observed that the challenge was filed after a significant delay, questioning the reasons for it.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 21, 2026) declined to interfere with the environmental clearances granted to the Adani Group’s coal block project in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district, pointing to the delay in challenging the approvals.A Bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe was hearing a plea filed by environmental activist Ajay Dubey challenging an April 22 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had dismissed his plea against the May 2025 environmental clearance granted to Mahan Energen Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Power, on the ground of limitation. NGT issues notices to Centre, M.P.
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