Research Foundn. For Science vs U O I & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the applications I.A. Nos. 61 & 62 of 2012 concerning the ship 'Oriental Nicety', emphasizing compliance with prior judgments regarding ship dismantling in Indian waters. The Court noted that a Technical Expert Committee had been established to assess hazards associated with ship-breaking and that procedures for anchoring and breaking ships were already in place. The applications were rendered redundant as the ship was already anchored outside Alang Port, and the Court upheld the necessity of adhering to established protocols for environmental safety.