M/S. Live Oak Resort P. Ltd. & Anr vs Panchgani Hill Station Municipal

The Supreme Court, while exercising its jurisdiction under Article 136, upheld the Bombay High Court's order for the demolition of an additional floor constructed by the appellants in Panchgani, which was found to violate municipal rules and earlier judicial directions aimed at preventing ecological degradation. The Court emphasized the need to balance development with ecological preservation, referencing the 1971 circular issued by the State Government regarding additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for luxury hotels. The judgment reinforced the principle that both development and ecology must coexist, and the courts have the authority to intervene to protect the environment.