Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Ors vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction under Article 32 concerning allegations of illegal mining in Karnataka, particularly in Bellary district, emphasizing the need for corrective action against systematic plunder of natural resources. The Court directed the Central Empowered Committee to investigate illegal mining activities and mandated immediate steps to halt mining operations violating the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Court's holding reinforced the necessity of protecting environmental laws and ensuring accountability for illegal mining activities.