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Bombay High Court Directs State to Decide Representations of Forest Dwellers Under Forest Rights Act. Petitioners Sought Recognition of Forest Rights and Patta Under Sections 4(3), 4(5), 4(6) of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.

8 Feb 2016

The petitioners, twelve individuals claiming to be forest dwellers, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the State...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Seizure of Gum by Forest Officials — Transit Passes Valid and Seizure Without Authority Under Forest Act. Petitioner had valid contract and transit passes for gum collection; seizure at destination without proper authority held illegal.

23 Oct 2013

The petitioner, Arjun Ratansing Jadhav, was the highest bidder in an auction for collection of gum from Chalisgaon forest area for the period 26.11.20...

High Court

Madras High Court Dismisses Appeal by Forest Dwellers in Forest Rights Act Case — Upholds Rejection of Claims Due to Lack of Evidence of Continuous Occupation Prior to 2005. The court held that the burden of proof lies on claimants under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, and that the writ petition was not maintainable as an alternative remedy of appeal under Section 8 was available.

10 Mar 2026

The appellants, 21 individuals claiming to be forest dwellers, filed a writ petition before the Madras High Court challenging an order dated 10.03.202...

High Court

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 2017

The petitioner, Lalba Nana Bethekar, claiming to be a member of the Korku Scheduled Tribe, filed an application under Section 3 of the Scheduled Tribe...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Forest Rights Claim Under Forest Rights Act, 2006. Cryptic Order Without Reasons Set Aside, Matter Remanded for Fresh Consideration of Application by Korku Tribe Member.

10 Apr 2017

The petitioner, Lalba Nana Bethekar, claiming to be a member of the Korku Scheduled Tribe, filed an application under Section 3 of the Scheduled Tribe...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Intervenes in High Court Order on Forest Conservation and Worker Rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu. The Court directed the High Court to conclusively address forest restoration under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and Forest Conservation Act, 1980, while balancing rehabilitation claims of displaced tea estate workers from a declared tiger reserve.

24 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court addressed a batch of petitions concerning two primary issues: the preservation of reserve forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and tiger r...

High Court

Gujarat High Court Directs State to Allot Forest Land to Scheduled Tribe Dwellers Under Forest Rights Act, 2006 — Failure to Act on Government Order Violates Constitutional Rights. The court held that the State is bound to implement its own order for allotment of land under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, and directed allotment within four weeks.

23 Mar 2026

The petitioners, eight individuals belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community, filed three writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of Ind...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Addresses Constitutional Balance Between Forest Conservation and Human Rights in Assam Reserved Forest Encroachment Case -- Eviction Notices Challenged on Grounds of Arbitrariness and Violation of Natural Justice

10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court addressed multiple appeals and writ petitions challenging eviction notices issued by the Assam Forest Department to residents of vil...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petition for Alleged Violation of Ridge Protection Order — No Wilful Disobedience Found as DDA Sought Prior Approval and Court Subsequently Permitted Road Construction. The Court held that the 09.05.1996 order did not create an absolute bar on development but required prior approval from Ridge Management Board and Central Empowered Committee, which was obtained.

1 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition filed by Bindu Kapurea alleging wilful disobedience of the Court's order dated 09.05.1996 in MC Mehta ...

High Court

Gujarat High Court Directs Processing of Forest Rights Claims Under Forest Rights Act, 2006 in Compliance with PIL Directions. The Court Held That Respondents Must Consider Representations and Process Claims of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers in Accordance with Law.

20 Mar 2026

The petitioners, five individuals belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers, filed a Special Civil Application under Article...

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