Environment & Ecology·Environmental Cases
In-situ Conservation — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors.
1996 onwardsThis series of judgments by the Supreme Court of India, often referred to as the 'Forest Cases,' has profoundly impacted forest and wildlife conservation. The court's expansive…
Centre for Environmental Law, WWF-I vs. Union of India
2000This case dealt with the issue of illegal mining in protected areas and forest lands. The Supreme Court issued strict directives against mining activities in ecologically…