Archive · 4 Sep 2025
SC Orders JP Ventures to Pay Rs 18 Crore Fine
The Supreme Court told JP Ventures to pay a fine of Rs 18 crore.
This fine was given by the National Green Tribunal because JP Ventures did some illegal mining.
The court also undid a previous order that stopped the fine from being paid.
The court found that the Andhra Pradesh government and another person didn't agree on how much land was involved in the mining.
The court asked the other person to submit a new statement.
It also asked the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests to look into the issue.
The court will hold another hearing in two weeks to further discuss the matter.
The Supreme Court directed JP Ventures to pay Rs 18 crore.
The fine was imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
The fine is related to illegal mining activities.
The court vacated a stay order against the fine.
Discrepancies were noted in area details provided by AP government and a petitioner.
- Who
- JP Ventures, the Supreme Court, Nagendra Kumar, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests
- What
- The Supreme Court directed JP Ventures to pay an Rs 18 crore fine for illegal mining, and vacated a stay order.
- When
- Wednesday (order issued)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- For illegal mining activities in Andhra Pradesh.
- Company
- JP Ventures
- Fine Amount
- Rs 18 crore
- Imposed by
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Reason for Fine
- Illegal mining
- Court Order Date
- Wednesday
- Next Hearing
- In two weeks