CITES — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India

1997 onwards

This landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forest Case', has had a profound and continuing impact on environmental jurisprudence in India. While not directly about CITES, its…

Animal Welfare Board of India vs A. Nagaraja and Ors.

2014

This case, famously known for banning Jallikattu (bull-taming sport), established the 'five freedoms' for animals (freedom from hunger and thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom…

Centre for Environmental Law, WWF-I vs Union of India

2019 (related to wildlife trade)

This case, among others, has seen the Supreme Court issue directives concerning the illegal trade in wildlife, particularly focusing on the protection of elephants and the illegal…

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