RURAL LITIGATION & ENTITLEMENTKENDRA, DEHRADUN vs STATE OF U.P. & ORS.

The Supreme Court, in its judgment regarding Writ Petitions No. 8209 & 882 of 1983, emphasized the necessity of balancing industrial development with ecological preservation. The Court directed that limestone quarries classified in category C by the Bhargava Committee should not operate, and similar restrictions were placed on category B quarries pending further inquiry. The ruling underscores the importance of safeguarding environmental and public interests while permitting industrial activities, aligning with Article 21 of the Constitution regarding the right to a healthy environment.