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SANDEEP MEHTA, B. R. GAVAI, S. V. N. BHATTI
T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Mehta, J.
- Bhagwat Gita (Chapter 13, Verse 20)
[Translation: Nature is the source of all material things: the maker, the means of making, and the things made. Spirit is the source of all consciousness which feels pleasure and feels pain.]
| INDEX | |
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
| II. | ORANS OF RAJASTHAN |
| III. | BACKGROUND |
| IV. | SUBMISSION ON BEHALF OF AMICUS CURIAE |
| (I) | COMMUNITY RIGHTS AND INVOLVEMENT |
| (II) | CONSERVATION GOALS |
| (III) | INTERNATIONAL LAW |
| V. | SUBMISSIONS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN |
| VI. | DISCUSSION |
| (I) | STATUTORY FRAMEWORK |
| (II) | ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE |
| (I) | RAJASTHAN'S POLICY FRAMEWORK AND CEC RECOMMENDATIONS 38 |
| VII. | DIRECTIONS |
| VIII. | SUGGESTIONS |
| IX. | CONCLUSION |
I. INTRODUCTION
1. India is home to thousands of community-protected forests known as ‘Sacred groves’. These areas are patches of forest or clusters of trees that hold deep cultural or spiritual significance for the local communities that protect and sustain them.
2. As defined by Collins Dictionary, the term "sacred" describes ‘something that is sacred is believed to be holy and to have a special connection with God’, whil
The court established that sacred groves in Rajasthan must be classified as 'forests' under the Forest Conservation Act, ensuring their protection and recognizing community rights for sustainable man....
Particular piece of land is earmarked for public or communal purpose, it shall not be alienated even after change of classification of the land.
In all matters falling with the ambit of the National Green Tribunal, it is only the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal which can be invoked; and the petitioners should not be permitted to i....
The lack of authorization from the Gram Sabha renders the petition for forest clearance not maintainable, requiring recourse to established statutory remedies.
The establishment of a Tiger Safari in buffer zones is permissible under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, provided it adheres to ecological and statutory guidelines, emphasizing the public trust doctr....
Protection of forest land – Mining within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries shall not be permitted – No new permanent structure shall be permitted to come up for whatsoever purpose within ESZ.
Lands cannot be classified as forest unless legally notified and proper procedures followed, invalidating requirements for governmental approval for non-forest activities.
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