Archive · 5 Sep 2025
NGT Takes Action on Maharashtra Pharma Nitrogen Leak
Imagine a company that makes medicine had a leak of nitrogen gas.
Sadly, some workers died, and others got hurt.
The NGT, which is like a special court for the environment, saw a news report about this.
Because of this report, the NGT decided to investigate the incident on its own.
They're looking into whether the company followed all the rules about safety and the environment.
They've asked some important groups, like the pollution control boards, to give them information.
The NGT is worried this might mean the company broke some laws.
The case will be heard again soon, but this time in Pune.
NGT took suo motu cognizance of a nitrogen gas leak at a Maharashtra pharma unit.
The incident occurred at Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Boisar Industrial Estate.
Four workers died and two others were injured due to the leak.
The NGT cited potential violations of environmental and safety norms.
The case has been transferred to the Western Zonal Bench in Pune for further proceedings.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- What
- Took suo motu cognizance of a nitrogen gas leak at a pharmaceutical unit.
- When
- Incident occurred between 2:30 and 3:00 PM.
- Where
- Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Boisar Industrial Estate, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Due to the reported deaths and injuries from the leak, and potential violations of environmental and safety norms.
- Incident Type
- Nitrogen gas leak
- Location
- Boisar Industrial Estate, Maharashtra
- Company
- Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Deaths
- 4
- Injured
- 2
- NGT Action
- Suo motu cognizance
- Relevant Acts
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 & Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- Next Hearing
- October 9