In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed a public interest litigation concerning the protection of forest lands initiated by T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad. The court emphasized the importance of safeguarding natural resources and expanded the scope of the original writ petition to encompass forest protection across India. The judgment reinforces the state's duty to preserve ecological balance and uphold environmental laws.