Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-12
PRAGNESH SHAH vs ARUN KUMAR SHARMA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/23925
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PRAGNESH SHAH
- Respondent
- ARUN KUMAR SHARMA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's decisions regarding the Eco-sensitive Zone in Mount Abu, affirming that the appellant's land was deemed unfit for construction based on an Expert Committee's report. The court emphasized the importance of environmental protection and the precautionary principle in land use planning. The appeals were dismissed, reinforcing the NGT's authority in environmental matters.