Supreme Court of India · 2021-01-12
Himachal Pradesh Bus Stand Management ... vs The Central Empowered Committee
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 657
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Himachal Pradesh Bus Stand Management ...
- Respondent
- The Central Empowered Committee
- Author
- D.Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- Indira Banerjee, Indu Malhotra, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the construction of a bus stand complex on forest land, emphasizing the importance of environmental protection and the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The court reiterated that illegal activities on forest land must be curtailed to uphold the environmental rule of law. The appeals were decided in favor of maintaining ecological balance and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.