Rathore argued in the Supreme Court that he was the senior-most member of the tribunal, contending that Rahim stood third in the seniority list, and challenged the decision based on established norms.

Rathore additionally requested the revision or adjustment of the Supreme Court's earlier judgment through which Rahim had been designated as the Acting Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Rahim-led National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined a Rolls Royce car owner's plea to renew the registration of his 1996 petrol-driven model, upholding the ban on petrol vehicles over 15 years old on Delhi roads.

The NGT's decision, deemed final after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal, reflects the tribunal's steadfast commitment to curbing vehicular pollution in the capital.

[16] In a 2018 ruling, Rahim imposed a ₹2 lakh fine on the Railways for its failure to furnish a report on the Tughlakabad gas leak incident that occurred in May of the same year.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the Railways' delay in providing information about the gas leak near the Tughlakabad container depot, the NGT, led by Rahim, emphasized the significance of prompt disclosure.

[17] In a pivotal ruling in 2017, the National Green Tribunal, chaired by Rahim, issued strict directives to combat noise pollution at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

The Tribunal mandated the Ministry of Civil Aviation to enforce a judgment-based use of reverse thrust by aircraft during take-offs and landings, emphasizing its application for reducing speed and noise.

[18] Tumkur University bestowed upon him the Doctorate Degree, 'Doctor of Laws' (LL.D), honoris causa, recognizing his scholarly achievements and impact on legal interpretation, particularly in applying the doctrine of "Contra Preferentem".