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

The Supreme Court held that the construction project by the Uttar Pradesh government violated Section 2(ii) of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, as it involved unauthorized tree felling and lacked necessary environmental clearance. The Court emphasized the importance of protecting the ecological balance of the adjacent Okhla Bird Sanctuary, which was adversely affected by the project. Consequently, the Court ruled against the project, highlighting the need for adherence to environmental laws and prior permissions.