Conservation Biology — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996 onwards)

1996

This landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forest Case', brought about a paradigm shift in forest and wildlife conservation in India. The Supreme Court's expansive…

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1985

While primarily focused on pollution, this series of cases established fundamental principles of environmental jurisprudence in India, directly impacting conservation biology by…