In Essar Oil Ltd. v. Halar Utkarsh Samiti, AIR 2004 SC 1834, it was held that

A. The pipeline carrying crude could not be permitted to pass through Marine National Park and Sanctuary as it is likely to pollute the Park and Sanctuary

B. The pipeline carrying crude could be permitted to pass through Marine National Park and Sanctuary provided a feasibility study is done by the central Government

C. The pipeline carrying crude could be permitted if it bypasses Marine National Park and Sanctuary

D. The pipeline carrying crude is permitted to pass through Marine National Park and Sanctuary

Answer: Option D