K.M. Chinnappa, T.N. Godavarman ... vs Union Of India And Ors

The case addresses the critical need for the conservation of biodiversity and the protection of flora and fauna within the Kudremukh National Park, part of the Western Ghats. The Court examines the legality of state orders issued by Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, questioning whether they violated the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The ruling emphasizes that environmental depletion due to industrial growth is a grave concern and reinforces the judicial mandate to prevent the irreversible destruction of natural resources.