M/S Goan Real Estate & Constrn.Ld.& Anr vs People'S Movement For Civic Action & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, whose construction was halted by a stop work order, could complete their ongoing project at their own risk and cost, as the project was treated as ongoing by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF). The Court set aside the High Court's interim order that maintained status quo on construction, emphasizing that the appellants had invested significantly in the project. The Court directed the High Court to expedite the disposal of the matter on merits without being influenced by the interim relief granted.