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VIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA
“In Re : Illegal Sand Mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary And Threat to Endangered Aquatic Wildlife. ” – Appellant
Versus
. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. suo motu cognizance of illegal mining issues. (Para 1) |
| 2. serious incidents involving forest guards' murders. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. illegal mining threatening critical infrastructure. (Para 6) |
| 4. environmental consequences of illegal sand mining. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. state failure to tackle illegal mining. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 6. need for surveillance and monitoring mechanisms. (Para 14 , 15) |
| 7. court's intervention in pressing environmental issues. (Para 16 , 17) |
| 8. urgent directions to curb illegal mining. (Para 18) |
| 9. constitutional duty to protect environmental rights. (Para 19 , 21) |
| 10. legal actions and potential severe measures. (Para 20) |
| 11. final directives and proceedings. (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25) |
ORDER :
Sandeep Mehta, J.
1. The present proceedings emanate from suo motu cognizance taken by this Court on 13th March, 2026, in light of disturbing reports highlighting rampant illegal sand mining within the bounds of the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, resulting in severe degradation of critical wildlife habitats, including that of the endangered Gharials. Thereafter, on 20th March, 2026, upon preliminary consideration of the matter, this Court observed that any destruction of
In Re : T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad VS Union of India - 2025 0 Supreme(SC) 1006: The provided text snippet does not contain any keywords or phrases indicating judicial treatment patterns (e.g., "followed," "distinguished," "overruled," "reversed"). It describes factual details related to a wildlife sanctuary, illegal mining, and a state border, with no references to how this case has been treated in subsequent decisions. Treatment is entirely unclear based on the given information, so it is categorized here.
Court reinforced the obligation of state authorities to enforce environmental protection laws effectively, noting their constitutional duty to safeguard ecosystems integral to public life.
Illegal sand mining requires environmental compensation per NGT scales, enforcement of consents, and strict regulatory compliance for minor minerals.
NGT mandates strict enforcement of sand mining guidelines via digital monitoring, police checkpoints, CCTV, task forces, compensation recovery, and fund utilization for restoration to halt illegal ac....
NGT mandates environmental compensation for illegal mining on polluter pays principle using CPCB exceedance/risk factors or NPV; vehicles released only on fixed penalties scaled to value, overriding ....
Substantial compensation using multiplier principle mandatory for families of officials killed combating illegal mining; stringent vehicle seizure norms and enhanced surveillance required to enforce ....
Compensation must reflect actual damages and accountability for illegal activities, especially in environmental law violations.
Substantial compensation using motor accident formula (notional income, multiplier) awarded to family of official killed controlling illegal sand mining; stringent vehicle seizure/release and pollute....
The court ruled that environmental compensation for illegal mining must align with sustainable practices and adequately address ecological damage, ensuring strict compliance with environmental norms.
Damage caused to lakes, riverbeds and groundwater on account of quarry/ mining leases – Compensation / penalty to be paid by those indulging in illegal sand mining cannot be restricted to value of il....
Strict enforcement of sand mining guidelines and monitoring required to prevent illegal mining and ensure environmental compensation recovery.
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