F.B.TARAP0RAWALA vs BAYER INDIA LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the implications of industrial growth on public safety, particularly in light of the Bhopal disaster. The Court upheld the High Court's directions under Section 46 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, which imposed a prohibition on construction within a 1 km radius of chemical factories to protect residents' rights. The Court emphasized the need for precautionary measures in industrial operations, ultimately affirming the High Court's decision to maintain the status quo regarding construction activities near hazardous industries.