Supreme Court of India · 2020-02-05
M/S NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) vs STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/46265
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS)
- Respondent
- STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reviewed a petition concerning the exclusion of land from a wildlife sanctuary and the subsequent claims for compensation by the appellant firm. The court noted the history of lease agreements and the government's authority under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Ultimately, the court upheld the decision of the High Court, allowing the appellant to seek damages through appropriate legal channels.