The plant by Sterlite Copper, the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources a global mining and metals conglomerate has remained shut since 2018 over alleged violation of environmental norms and protests of the local population against its operation | Latest News India
A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra made it clear that it cannot be oblivious to the wider concerns of the voiceless people in Thoothukudi.
Sterlite: The move comes close on the heels of its purported restructuring in 2023 that led to an exit of as many as 100 executives including those on top roles.
During the course of the hearing, advocates appearing for Tamil Nadu and the state s pollution control board told the court that they would like to consult with the stake holders about SC s suggestion on formation of a committee o study the feasibility of restarting the shut Sterlite copper smelting plant
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