P.Pramila & Ors vs State Of Karnataka & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellants violated Section 22 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 by establishing iron ore stack yards without necessary pollution control measures. The Court emphasized that cognizance of an offence under Section 43 of the Air Act can only be taken by the Board or an authorized officer. The Court found that the High Court erred in dismissing the appellants' petitions without examining the merits, leading to the quashing of the High Court's order and allowing the appeals.