M.C.Mehta vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the environmental concerns regarding mining activities in the Aravalli Hill Range, referencing the M.C. Mehta case, particularly paras 89 and 96(6). The Court emphasized that if ecological degradation reaches a point of no return, a total stoppage of mining may be warranted. The Court held that stringent conditions must be enforced to prevent irreversible ecological damage, and it reiterated the necessity of an environmental impact assessment before any mining activity can resume, thereby reinforcing the principles of sustainable development under the Environment (Protection) Act.