Greenpeace India’s shutdown halted temporarily

NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Friday temporarily suspended an order cancelling Greenpeace India’s operating licence in the country, the group said, the latest twist in its ongoing battle with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Responding to a petition by Greenpeace, the Madras High Court halted the process to invalidate the environmental group’s registration after authorities in southern Tamil Nadu state cancelled its licence earlier this month.
Greenpeace lawyer Vineet Subramani said the judge had observed "prima facie, the government has not followed the principles of natural justice".
"He was satisfied with our arguments and granted an unconditional stay on the government order," Subramani said.