Supreme Court of India · 2019-07-03
The State Of Meghalaya vs All Dimasa Students Union Hasao ...
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2019 SC 399
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The State Of Meghalaya
- Respondent
- All Dimasa Students Union Hasao ...
- Author
- Ashok Bhushan
- Bench
- K.M. Joseph, Ashok Bhushan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's orders aimed at regulating coal mining in Meghalaya, emphasizing the need for sustainable management of natural resources under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court affirmed that unregulated coal mining poses significant risks to both human life and the environment, thereby necessitating strict measures to prevent illegal mining activities. The appeals challenging the NGT's directives were dismissed, reinforcing the Tribunal's authority in environmental matters.