SAMAJ PARIVARTANA SAMUDAYA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA .

The Supreme Court, while exercising its jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the rampant illegal mining activities in Karnataka, particularly in Bellary. The Court held that the State and Union must take immediate corrective actions to halt illegal mining operations, emphasizing compliance with the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Court issued directives for the cessation of mining activities in violation of existing laws and mandated the recovery of illegally obtained wealth.