KRISHNADEVI MALCHAND KAMATHIA vs BOMBAY ENVIORNMENTAL ACTION GROUP..

The Supreme Court addressed contempt proceedings initiated against the appellants for violating its orders dated 7.5.2010 and 22.3.2010 regarding the repair of a bund affecting mangrove forests. The Court emphasized the need to restore the bund to its original state as per the Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre map and to prevent any further destruction of mangroves. The Court upheld the authority of the District Collector to enforce compliance with its orders and directed the removal of debris and restoration of the site, thereby reinforcing the protection of environmental resources under the law.