India's Supreme Court rejects Vedanta's bid to reopen a copper smelting plant closed due to pollution.

The Supreme Court in India has dismissed Vedanta Group's request to reopen its copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, which was closed in 2018 due to pollution concerns. The closure followed a protest where 13 people were killed. The court emphasized the importance of local residents' health and welfare, rejecting the company's plea to reconsider the previous decision to keep the plant closed.

November 16, 2024
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