The amended forest conservation rules of 2023 may effectively defang any protection afforded to the sacred groves by the deemed forest status, and restrict communities access to their traditional.
People have a right against climate change impacts, the SC has said. The apex court’s recognition of this right can act as a nudge to Parliament, and offer an avenue to citizens to litigate these concerns.
Tribal council of Great Nicobar and Little Nicobar Islands has opposed the creation of three wildlife sanctuaries to ‘compensate’ biodiversity loss due to a meg