Talaulicar & Sons P.Ltd vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision that the environmental clearance for the Saniem Sacorda Iron Ore Mine, initially granted for two years, expired on 25.11.2010, as per the EIA Notification dated 27.01.1994. The Court affirmed that mining operations without a valid environmental clearance violate environmental protection principles, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with the Environment Protection Act. The appellant was directed to cease operations until a valid clearance is obtained, reinforcing the legal requirement for periodic environmental assessments.