Fisherman Care vs The Government Of India Department Of ...

The Supreme Court examined the legality of a ban on Purse Seine Fishing within Tamil Nadu's territorial waters, initially imposed by a 2000 order and upheld by the Madras High Court in 2019. The petitioner, Fisherman Care Association, challenged the ban, relying on an expert report to argue for its reconsideration. The Court upheld the ban, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fishing practices and the authority of the state to regulate fishing methods within territorial waters for environmental and conservation reasons. The Court dismissed the petitions, affirming the validity of the ban and the decisions of the High Court.