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Conservation Strategies — Landmark Judgments

Updated 9 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1996 onwards

This series of judgments by the Supreme Court of India, often referred to as the 'Forest Conservation Case', has had a monumental impact on forest and wildlife conservation. The…

Centre for Environmental Law, WWF-I v. Union of India (The Zoo Case)

1996

This case dealt with the management and conditions of zoos in India. The Supreme Court issued directives for the proper functioning of zoos, emphasizing their role in…