Goa Foundation, Goa ..Appellant vs Diksha Holdings Pvt.Ltd & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of environmental degradation due to the construction of a beach resort in a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area in Goa, specifically under Section 3(1) and 3(2)(v) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The Court held that the construction was illegal as it violated the CRZ regulations, which prohibit building within 500 meters of the High Tide Line. The judgment emphasized the need for maintaining environmental equilibrium and biodiversity, affirming the importance of considering all relevant material before granting construction clearances.