Supreme Court of India · 2011-01-31
Krishnadevi Malchand Kamathia & Ors vs Bombay Enviornmental Action Group.& ...
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2011 SUPREME COURT 1140
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Krishnadevi Malchand Kamathia & Ors
- Respondent
- Bombay Enviornmental Action Group.& ...
- Author
- B. S. Chauhan
- Bench
- B.S. Chauhan, P. Sathasivam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed contempt proceedings initiated against the appellants for violating orders related to the repair of a bund affecting mangrove forests, specifically referencing the orders dated 7.5.2010 in Civil Appeal No. 4421 of 2010 and 27.1.2010 by the District Collector. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental protection directives, holding that the appellants must restore the bund to its original state to prevent ecological damage. The Court ordered the removal of unauthorized constructions and debris, reinforcing compliance with prior judicial and administrative orders.