S. JAGANNATHAN vs U.O.I. .

The Supreme Court, in a public interest petition under Article 32, addressed the enforcement of the Coastal Zone Regulation Notification dated February 19, 1991, aimed at protecting ecologically fragile coastal areas from intensive and semi-intensive prawn farming. The Court emphasized the need for a National Coastal Management Authority to safeguard marine life and coastal ecosystems, highlighting the environmental threats posed by unregulated shrimp farming practices. The Court directed the cessation of harmful practices and reinforced the importance of adhering to environmental regulations.