Secondary Succession — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996 onwards)

1996

This landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forest Case,' significantly expanded the definition of 'forest' and brought all forest lands, irrespective of ownership or…

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1997)

1997

This judgment dealt with the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals for mining activities in scheduled areas. The Supreme Court ruled that government land in scheduled areas…