MEGHWAL SAMAJ SHIKSHA SAMITI vs LAKH SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the land allotted was part of a village pond, emphasizing that the report of the Patwari regarding land suitability cannot override revenue records. The Court reiterated the importance of protecting natural resources for ecological balance, linking this to the right to a healthy environment under Article 21 of the Constitution. The appeals were dismissed, with a directive for the State to allocate alternative land for the Samiti's hostel within four months if no such land had been provided.