Supreme Court of India · 2011-09-12
Friends Of Victoria Memorial vs Howrah Ganatantrik Nagarik Samity & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Friends Of Victoria Memorial
- Respondent
- Howrah Ganatantrik Nagarik Samity & Ors
- Bench
- R.V. Raveendran, A.K. Patnaik
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's orders prohibiting parking around the Victoria Memorial Hall, citing the need to reduce pollution as per recommendations from an Expert Committee. The Court found that alternative locations for morning walkers were available, thus affirming the High Court's decision not to allow modifications for parking. The Court held that the prohibition serves a public interest in preserving the monument's environment and did not warrant interference under Article 136 of the Constitution.