India, Feb. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition filed by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh challenging the grant of ex-post facto environmental clearance, terming the plea as one filed for "media publicity" and threatening to impose exemplary costs. The former Union environment minister subsequently withdrew his petition.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the petition effectively sought to challenge a three-judge bench judgment delivered by a 2:1 majority on November 20, 2025, which upheld the grant of ex-post facto environmental clearance.

"You are filing this only for media publicity," the bench remarked.

Appearing for Ramesh, his counsel argue...