Meghalaya High Court admits JSU's plea against Shree Cement, halting plant operations

Meghalaya's highest judicial body has formally admitted a petition lodged by JSU that contests the operations of Shree Cement within the state. The plea, filed on grounds of alleged non‑compliance with environmental and land‑use regulations, will now be examined by a bench of judges.
The state government, citing the court's admission, announced that all Shree Cement activities in Meghalaya are temporarily on hold pending the outcome of the legal proceedings. Officials said the suspension applies to both existing plants and any pending expansion projects.
Shree Cement has not issued a detailed comment yet, but industry observers note that a halt could affect supply chains and local employment in the cement sector. The court is expected to schedule hearings in the coming weeks, after which a final order will determine whether the company's operations can resume.