CHANDRA PRAKASH BUDAKOTI vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's decision regarding environmental protection under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to environmental laws when private entities engage in construction activities in forest areas. The Court noted that the State's failure to act against illegal tree felling and construction in Khasra No.512, 513, and 605 constituted a violation of statutory obligations. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the Tribunal's directive to halt construction activities that threaten forest conservation.