M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the applications of brick kiln owners in Delhi seeking modification of earlier orders mandating land surrender without compensation. The Court held that the brick kilns were not classified as category-H industries under the Master Plan 1990, and thus the owners were entitled to a hearing before their rights were affected. The Court emphasized the principle of natural justice, stating that the treatment of brick kilns should differ from other category-H industries, particularly since they were situated on agricultural land where construction is restricted.