Supreme Court Refers Plea on FGD Systems in Thermal Plants to National Green Tribunal
The Supreme Court on September 8, 2026, directed a petitioner seeking time-bound installation and operationalisation of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems in all category 'A' thermal power plants to approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The court noted that the issue falls within the NGT's jurisdiction and requested it to consider the plea for interim relief on priority. The petitioner highlighted repeated deadline extensions, with compliance now due by 2027, amid concerns over pollution-related health risks. The court clarified it has not addressed the petition's merits.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 59/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Sept, 07:15 am. Other outlets followed.