PESA Act 1996 — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Samatha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This landmark judgment established the principle that tribal land cannot be transferred to non-tribals, even through government agencies or corporations. The Supreme Court held…

Orissa Mining Corporation vs. Ministry of Environment and Forests

2013

The Supreme Court's judgment in the Vedanta case reinforced the mandatory nature of Gram Sabha consent under PESA for mining projects in Scheduled Areas. The Court held that Gram…

Niyamgiri Hills Case (Dongria Kondh Tribe)

2013-2014

This case demonstrated the practical application of PESA provisions when the Supreme Court directed that Gram Sabhas in the Niyamgiri Hills should decide whether bauxite mining…