Plea against SEZ dismissed, petitioners told to approach HC

  • 09/07/2008

  • Indian Express (New Delhi)

In an apparent departure from its stance of being environment-friendly, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any order on a petition filed by a few Gujarat fishermen challenging the Special Economic Zone at Mundra. In what comes as a breather for the Adani group, the apex court asked the petitioners to approach the respective High Court for directions, if any. Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, who heads the "environment bench' in the apex court hearing environment-related matters, however, on Wednesday remarked, "We cannot look into environment issues of each state. You can approach the High Court.' Ironically, the apex court's