Indian History·Landmark Events

Afforestation Programs — Landmark Events

Updated 14 Sep 2026

Landmark Events

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Ors.

1996 (and subsequent orders)

This landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forest Case,' significantly expanded the scope of 'forest' under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, to include not just statutorily…