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Supreme Court of India: Review Petition on Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Struck Down

The Supreme Court of India reviewed and upheld its prior judgment striking down the 2017 notification and 2021 Office Memorandum permitting ex post facto environmental clearances, holding them illegal. The Court clarified that environmental clearances already granted under these instruments remain unaffected, but no further ex post facto clearances may be issued.

Supreme Court of India

Date Added

18 April 2026 at 23:01:26

Why it matters

This ruling reinforces strict compliance with environmental clearance requirements and prohibits retroactive regularization of violations, impacting ongoing and future projects seeking post-facto approvals.

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