THE STATE OF BIHAR vs PAWAN KUMAR

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the State of Bihar against the National Green Tribunal's order regarding illegal mining activities. The Court emphasized the need to balance the enforcement of environmental regulations with the facilitation of legal mining operations. Consequently, it substituted the Tribunal's directions with new guidelines for the preparation of Detailed Site Reports (DSRs) to regulate mining activities in Bihar, mandating a fresh approach involving various governmental departments and modern technology.