TATA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED vs AALOK JAGGA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to invalidate the environmental clearance and permissions granted for the Tata Housing Development Company's project near Sukhna Lake, emphasizing the importance of adhering to environmental regulations. The court ruled that the permissions were not in compliance with the Ministry of Environment and Forest's guidelines, particularly concerning the proximity to protected areas. The court directed that any future applications for environmental clearance must be treated as category 'A' projects, requiring stricter scrutiny.