Centre For Public Interest Litigation vs Union Of India & Ors. on 1 June, 2012
31. In the Indian context, the Doctrine has evolved to encompass public resources meant for collective benefit, reflecting the constitutional mandate Under Article 21. As held in Natural Resources Allocation In re, while the Doctrine does not impose an absolute prohibition on transferring public trust property, it subjects such alienation to stringent judicial review to ensure legitimate public purpose and adequate safeguards. Centre for Public Interest Litigation V. Union of India (2012) 3 SCC 1