Traditional Knowledge Systems — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Nandini Sundar & Others vs. State of Chhattisgarh

2011

The Supreme Court recognized the rights of tribal communities to their traditional territories and knowledge systems, emphasizing that displacement from traditional lands disrupts…

Samatha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This landmark judgment established that tribal communities have inherent rights to their traditional territories and resources, including the traditional knowledge systems…