a ‘pernicious’ method of fishing, as it is harmful to marine life, including fish. He would submit that PSF is a nonselective fishing technology which captures all kinds of fish, which would include protected species as well. It therefore has a dangerous effect on ecology. Moreover, it is a method which is used by affluent and rich fishermen or big fishing companies, as this technology is costly and is beyond the reach of ordinary fishermen. The vast majority of fishermen of the State of Tamil Nadu who are traditionally engaged in fishing for their livelihood cannot afford this technology and depend on traditional method of fishing. He would also submit that even if the petitioners would be fishing beyond the territorial limits of the State, yet they would be catching a large quantity of fish which has its movement towards the coast and by catching them midway the petitioners are depriving the traditional fishermen of their catch, which belongs to them. Moreover, it is very difficult for the State Government to either monitor or police fishing which may be done in or around the territorial waters, as it is very difficult to demarcate and ascertain as to where the territorial waters ends. It is further submitted that since the matter is still under consideration, it would be better to decide the entire matter and not pass any interim orders as it would have huge ramifications throughout the country,
