The Auroville Foundation vs Natasha Storey

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a High Court order that set aside a notification issued by the Auroville Foundation, which aimed to regulate the functioning of the township. The Court analyzed the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the Foundation, particularly the Auroville Foundation Act, and the principles of administrative law related to notifications and orders. The Court upheld the impugned notification, emphasizing the importance of the Foundation's autonomy and statutory authority. The judgment clarifies the legal standing of the Foundation's administrative actions and the scope of judicial review in such matters.