S. N. Dubey vs Raman Khandelwal

The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) decision declaring a one-kilometer area around Gokulpur Talab as a no development zone, based on the findings of a Court Commissioner under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The Court emphasized the importance of protecting catchment areas to ensure the free flow of water to the Narmada river, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that environmental protection takes precedence over developmental activities. The appeals by the State Government and others were dismissed, affirming the NGT's order.