Supreme Court of India · 2020-05-11
Director, Department Of Archaeology ... vs Ashish Gautam .
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2020 SC 520
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Director, Department Of Archaeology ...
- Respondent
- Ashish Gautam .
- Author
- Arun Mishra
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, Arun Mishra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Green Tribunal regarding the protection of the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh monument, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical sites while balancing public interest. The court ruled that the Department of Archaeology and Museums must adhere to the conditions set for holding events at the monument to ensure the safety of the surrounding wildlife. The appeal by the Department was dismissed, reinforcing the Tribunal's order.