2011 (5) TMI 1145 - HC - Indian Laws

Summary

Issues involved: Interpretation of judgment in M.C. Mehta (Taj Trapezium Matter) Vs. Union of India, cancellation of petitioner's license based on said judgment.

In the judgment, the court considered whether the ratio of the judgment in M.C. Mehta (Taj Trapezium Matter) Vs. Union of India applies to the case. The original judgment was passed concerning industries in the Taj Corridor causing pollution affecting the quality of life, including the Taj Mahal. The court noted that the Supreme Court did not restrain individuals from conducting coal business in the area. The cancellation of the petitioner's license was solely based on the M.C. Mehta judgment. The court held that since this was the only ground for cancellation, the impugned order was null and void. Consequently, the order was quashed and set aside.

The court allowed the writ petition in accordance with the prayer clauses, which requested the quashing of the impugned order and restraining the respondents from taking any action against the petitioner based on the order. The court disposed of the writ petition and stay application accordingly.