TARUN BHARAT SANGH,ALWAR vs THE UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court, under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed illegal mining activities in a Tiger Reserve in Alwar, Rajasthan, which violated the Rajasthan Forest Act, 1953, and other environmental laws. The Court issued notices to the State Government and mine owners, prohibiting mining operations in the protected area and appointed a Committee to ensure compliance with relevant laws. The Committee's report identified numerous mines operating within protected forest areas, leading to the Court's directive to halt these operations to protect the environment.