Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Ors vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) regarding illegal extraction of natural resources, particularly iron ore, and environmental degradation. The Court held that the CEC exceeded its jurisdiction by not providing affected parties an opportunity to be heard and by enlarging the scope of the inquiry beyond the court's reference. Consequently, the Court declined to accept the CEC's recommendations and emphasized the need for adherence to procedural fairness under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, particularly Section 33.