Supreme Court of India · 2007-09-06
Research Foundation For Science vs Union Of India And Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2007 SUPREME COURT 3118
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Research Foundation For Science
- Respondent
- Union Of India And Anr
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, S.H. Kapadia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the constitution of a Committee of technical experts to assess the infrastructural stability and adequacy of the ship breaking yard at Alang, emphasizing the need to avoid environmental hazards and pollution. The Court mandated that the Committee, comprising experts from various relevant fields, submit a report within eight weeks, with expenses covered by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. This order aims to ensure compliance with environmental standards in ship breaking operations, reflecting the Court's commitment to environmental protection under Article 21 of the Constitution.