NGT can't outsource its work to Joint Committees: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) cannot outsource its functions to joint committees. The court was hearing a case where the NGT had delegated certain responsibilities to a joint committee to assess environmental issues. The petitioners challenged the delegation, arguing that it compromised the NGT’s statutory responsibility. The Supreme Court held that while the NGT can seek expert advice, it cannot abdicate its duties by delegating them entirely to committees. The ruling reaffirms the NGT's role as the primary body for environmental adjudication and ensures that it remains accountable for its decisions.