Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors.

1996 onwards

This 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.

2019

This 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…