Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-15
DHRUVA ENTERPRISES vs C. SRINIVASULU
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/9559
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DHRUVA ENTERPRISES
- Respondent
- C. SRINIVASULU
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI, HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Dhruva Enterprises against the National Green Tribunal's order mandating an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) for mining operations. The Tribunal's decision to suspend mining activities until the EIA and public hearing were conducted was upheld, emphasizing the importance of environmental safeguards in mining operations. The court reiterated the necessity of compliance with the EIA Notification 2006 and its amendments to protect ecological interests.