In Brief
The Supreme Court reversed a National Green Tribunal's blanket ban on ceremonies and events at Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, a protected 18th-century historical monument in Jaipur. The Court held that a blanket prohibition was disproportionate where the enclosed monument could be regulated through specific restrictions: events permitted only between 8 AM–8 PM, with complete prohibition on laser lights, fireworks, and loud music; strict noise controls; and mandatory staff and gardener dedication. The Court approved the monument's use for appropriate tourism activities while requiring beautification measures and consultant-supervised development, emphasizing heritage conservation alongside legitimate state tourism interests."
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