Environment & Ecology·Environmental Cases

Wildlife Protection Act 1972 — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India

1996 onwards (ongoing)

This landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forests Case,' has had a profound and far-reaching impact on environmental jurisprudence in India, including wildlife protection. The…

Centre for Environmental Law vs Union of India

1999

This case, also known as the 'Zoo Case,' highlighted the importance of proper management and regulation of zoos under the Wildlife Protection Act. The Supreme Court issued…

Animal Welfare Board of India vs A. Nagaraja and others

2014

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court effectively banned Jallikattu (bull-taming sport) and similar events, holding them to be inherently cruel and violative of the…

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