Yamuna Floodplains: SC Overturns Order Against Art of Living, Orders Refund of ₹5 Crore Fine

Yamuna floodplains: SC overturns order against Art of Living, orders refund of Rs 5 cr fine

The Supreme Court on Saturday set aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) holding Sri Sri Ravi Shankars Art of Living Foundation responsible for the damage caused

Yamuna floodplains: SC overturns order against Art of Living, orders refund of ₹5 crore fine

The SC bench directed the Delhi Development Authority to refund the ₹5 crore environmental compensation deposited by the foundation.

Supreme Court overturns NGT finding against Art of Living over Yamuna event, orders Rs 5 crore refund

The Supreme Court ruling comes weeks after the Karnataka High Court stayed a government order constituting a SIT to investigate allegations of large-scale land encroachment involving the Art of Living Foundation, its affiliates and others.

SC Sets Aside Rs 5 Crore Fine on Art of Living over 2016 Yamuna Event; Says No Direct Link to Floodplain Damage

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Friday allowed an appeal filed by Vyakti Vikas Kendra, associated with the Art of Living Foundation, and set aside the Rs 5 crore environmental compensation imposed on it over the organisation's 2016 event on the Yamuna floodplain in Delhi. India News | SC Sets Aside Rs 5 Crore Fine on Art of Living over 2016 Yamuna Event; Says No Direct Link to Floodplain Damage.

SC sets aside NGT order holding Art of Living liable for damage to Yamuna floodplains - The Tribune

The Supreme Court on Saturday set aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) holding Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation responsible for the damage caused to the Yamuna floodplains due to its World Culture Festival in 2016.

SC orders refund of fine paid by Art of Living for damage to Yamuna floodplains

The Supreme Court held that there is no direct evidence that the event caused damage to the River Yamuna's fragile ecosystem. It ordered that the Rs 5 crore penalty be refunded by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).