The Supreme Court heard a case on the implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and directed the government to submit a progress report within 3 months.

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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 12, 2026)
The article discusses major environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, high courts, and the National Green Tribunal on February 12, 2026. These cases likely have significant implications for environmental protection, policy, and governance in India, making them highly relevant for competitive exams.
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The National Green Tribunal ordered the closure of 50 polluting industrial units in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh for violating environmental norms.
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit an action plan for rejuvenation of 27,000 water bodies across the state within 6 months.
The Gujarat High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 5 crore on a pharmaceutical company for dumping untreated effluents into a river, and ordered the company to pay compensation to affected villagers.
The Chhattisgarh High Court heard a case on the illegal mining of minor minerals and directed the state government to submit a comprehensive report on the issue within 2 months.
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