[Industrial Discharge] When Remedy Against Order Passed Under Water Act Available Before NGT, HC Can't Interfere: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified that orders passed under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act against industries discharging pollutants should be appealed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rather than the High Court. This ruling came in response to a case where an industry challenged a regulatory order in the High Court. The court emphasized the specialized role of the NGT in handling environmental disputes, directing such cases to the appropriate forum. This decision strengthens the legal framework for environmental protection by ensuring that cases are heard by the most competent and specialized judicial body.