Supreme Court of India · 2006-11-27
M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2007 SUPREME COURT 1087
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.C. Mehta
- Respondent
- Union Of India & Ors
- Bench
- S. H. Kapadia, D. K. Jain
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 173(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) concerning the adequacy of evidence for judicial scrutiny in the context of the Taj Heritage Corridor Project. The Court noted the irregularities in the release of funds amounting to Rs. 17 crores without proper sanction, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural requirements mandated by law. The Court ordered a detailed inquiry into the actions of the officials involved, highlighting the importance of accountability in public projects.