LG, ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS vs M/S BARE FOOT INNS & LEISURE PVT. LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to quash the notification issued under Section 3(1) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulations, 1956, which declared a Buffer Zone around the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. The Court emphasized the need for strict compliance with the prohibition on commercial activities within the Buffer Zone to protect the indigenous tribes. The petitioners were directed to ensure closure of all commercial establishments in the area, reinforcing the legal principle of protecting aboriginal rights under the specified regulations.