Development Challenges — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court dealt with the issue of land alienation in tribal areas, particularly concerning mining leases. The court held that the transfer of…

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

2013

The Supreme Court upheld the right of the Dongria Kondh tribals to decide on mining projects in their sacred Niyamgiri hills, emphasizing the role of the Gram Sabha under PESA and…