T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the non-compliance of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) with afforestation conditions mandated by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, emphasizing that only 10% of required afforestation had been completed. The Court ordered NMDC to show cause for the continuation of its mining operations, highlighting the Ministry's failure to monitor compliance with its own conditions. The matter was adjourned for further proceedings, with responses from various states and parties required by specified dates.