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Supreme Court reiterates strict forest conservation mandate, holding that “No activity inside forest land can continue without prior approval” while directing comprehensive oversight of mining and non-forest activities

Court’s decision The Supreme Court issued a detailed set of directions reiterating the binding nature of earlier forest conservation rulings governing diversion of forest land. It emphasised that the statutory…

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Rawlaw November 25, 2025

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Madras High Court Dismisses Title Claim Over Forest Land: “No Independent Title Proven, No Challenge to Reserve Forest Declaration” — Second Appeal Rejected for Lack of Documentary Proof

Court’s Decision The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a second appeal filed by the plaintiffs challenging concurrent findings of the lower courts that had rejected their suit…

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Rawlaw June 24, 2025

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