Border Fencing Issues — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India significantly expanded the scope of forest protection and conservation. It mandated that all activities in forest areas,…

Orissa Mining Corporation v. Ministry of Environment & Forest (Niyamgiri Case)

2013

While not directly related to border fencing, this Supreme Court judgment reinforced the importance of gram sabha (village council) consent for projects impacting tribal rights…