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Supreme Court of India · 2021-07-09

VEDANTA LTD. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS M/S SESA STERLITE LTD.) vs THE GOA FOUNDATION AND ORS.

Citation / case number
SC 2020/18447
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
VEDANTA LTD. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS M/S SESA STERLITE LTD.)
Respondent
THE GOA FOUNDATION AND ORS.
Author
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court reviewed several petitions concerning environmental clearances granted to Vedanta Ltd. for mining activities in Goa. The court emphasized the need for strict adherence to environmental regulations and the importance of public interest in environmental matters. Ultimately, the court upheld the previous decisions while reiterating the necessity for comprehensive assessments before granting clearances.

VEDANTA LTD. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS M/S SESA STERLITE LTD.) vs THE GOA FOUNDATION AND ORS. · Niyam