Union Territory Of J And K (Previously ... vs Raja Muzaffar Bhat

The Supreme Court examined the legal framework governing environmental impact assessments and the regulatory regime for sand mining in Jammu and Kashmir. The Court analyzed the applicability of various notifications, including the 1994, 2006, and 2016 EIA Notifications, and considered the decision in Deepak Kumar v. State of Haryana. The judgment emphasizes the importance of environmental safeguards and the establishment of authorities like DEIAA and DEAC for sustainable mining practices. The Court upheld the regulatory measures to ensure environmental protection while permitting sand mining activities.