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

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of limestone mining by Lafarge Umium Mining Pvt. Ltd. in Meghalaya, emphasizing compliance with the National Forest Policy, 1988. The Court held that mining activities must align with environmental conservation principles outlined in the Policy, particularly regarding the protection of forest lands and ecological balance. The judgment reinforced that economic benefits from mining should not override environmental considerations, thereby upholding the need for sustainable practices in resource extraction.