Birla Corporation Limited vs Bhanwar Singh And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the conflict between mineral extraction and the preservation of the Chittorgarh Fort, a monument of national importance under the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration of National Importance) Act, 1951. The Court emphasized the need for sustainable exploitation of mineral resources, highlighting the potential damage to heritage structures from unscientific mining practices. The Court's holding underscored the importance of balancing economic interests with the preservation of cultural heritage, ultimately ruling in favor of protecting the Fort from detrimental mining activities.