India, Oct. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Monday restrained authorities from taking coercive action against Tata Chemicals over alleged environmental damage and encroachment involving a marine sanctuary in the Gulf of Kutch.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Gujarat government on the company's plea challenging a May 25 Gujarat High Court verdict.

The court sought the state government's response by November 2 and ordered, "Meanwhile, no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioners."

Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Tata Chemicals, said the case involved issues relating to environmental degradation and encroachment.

The Gujarat High Co...