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Forest Types — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors.
1996While not directly about 'forest types' classification, this landmark Supreme Court judgment profoundly impacted forest conservation and management in India. It expanded the…
Samatha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
1997This Supreme Court judgment, though primarily concerning tribal rights and land alienation, has significant implications for forest management, particularly in Scheduled Areas.…