Bombay High Court Quashes Rejection of Forest Rights Claim Under Forest Rights Act, 2006 — Remands for Fresh Consideration Due to Non-Application of Mind. The impugned order was cryptic and did not record any reasons for rejection, violating the requirement of a speaking order under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
10 Apr 2017The petitioner, Lalba Nana Bethekar, claiming to be a member of the Korku Scheduled Tribe, filed an application under Section 3 of the Scheduled Tribe...




