Supreme Court orders Rs 5 crore refund to 'Art Of Living' after setting aside NGT liability
This case involves an appeal by Vyakti Vikas Kendra India against a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that held the entity liable for environmental damage to the Yamuna river floodplains caused by the World Culture Festival. The Supreme Court sets aside the NGT's liability finding and directs a refund of the environmental compensation paid.
Appellant: Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (also known as Art of Living International Centre); Respondents: Manoj Misra (deceased) and others; Bench: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.
- The Supreme Court sets aside the NGT order dated 07.12.2017 which held the appellant liable for damage to the Yamuna riverplain.
- The Court directs the refund of Rs 5 Crores to the appellant.
- The Court notes that the NGT had previously permitted the event subject to the payment of this Rs 5 Crore environmental compensation.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Holding 'Art Of Living' Liable For Yamuna Riverplain Damage; Directs Rs 5 Crore Refund |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | VYAKTI VIKAS KENDRA INDIA v MANOJ MISRA (DEAD) AND ORS.|C.A. No. 683/2018 |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |