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Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors.
1996 onwardsThis landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forests Case', has been instrumental in shaping forest and wildlife conservation jurisprudence in India. The Supreme Court's…
Wildlife First & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.
2019This case dealt with the contentious issue of eviction of forest dwellers whose claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA) were rejected. The Supreme Court initially ordered…