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

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of environmental degradation due to the construction of a beach resort in Goa, challenging the clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, specifically citing Section 3(1) and 3(2)(v). The Court held that the construction violated the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, particularly in CRZ-I areas where construction is prohibited within 500 meters of the High Tide Line. The appeal was allowed, emphasizing the need for maintaining environmental equilibrium and biodiversity.