In-situ Conservation — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors.

1996 onwards

This series of judgments by the Supreme Court of India, often referred to as the 'Forest Cases,' has profoundly impacted forest and wildlife conservation. The court's expansive…

Centre for Environmental Law, WWF-I vs. Union of India

2000

This case dealt with the issue of illegal mining in protected areas and forest lands. The Supreme Court issued strict directives against mining activities in ecologically…