‘Exceeded Jurisdiction’: SC Sets Aside NGT’s Direction For Pilgrims To Maintain Silence In Front Of Amarnath Ji Maha Shivling

We are of the view that the tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction in giving the directions that it did, the bench observed.The Supreme Court has set aside National Green Tribunal orders that directed the pilgrims to maintain silence while standing in front of the Amarnath Ji Maha Shivling – a natural formation in the cave, observing that it exceeded its jurisdiction.In our view, the matter...