WONDER PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT PVT. LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's order setting aside the Environmental Clearance granted by the SEIAA, Karnataka, for a high-rise residential project, citing violations of buffer zone regulations around Kaikondarahalli Lake and Rajkaluves. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental laws and the necessity of maintaining ecological balance as per the principles established in the case of Mantri Techzone Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Forward Foundation & Ors. The ruling reinforces the legal obligation to comply with zoning regulations to protect eco-sensitive areas.