T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court directed M/s. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. to implement a Rehabilitation Package as part of sustainable development in the Lanjigarh Project, emphasizing compliance with environmental and social responsibilities. The Court mandated the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for scheduled area development, requiring SIIL to contribute a percentage of profits and adhere to wildlife management and tribal development funding. The Court's holding reinforces the need for corporate accountability in environmental and social governance under the Orissa Forest Act, 1972 and the Orissa Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2006.