Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-16
Citizens For Green Doon vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Citizens For Green Doon
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- D.Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- Vikram Nath, Surya Kant, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a challenge to the Stage-I Forest Clearances and Wildlife Clearance for a road project in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The court allowed the appellant, Citizens for Green Doon, to pursue their grievances before the National Green Tribunal, emphasizing the need for environmental protection and adherence to legal procedures regarding forest and wildlife clearances. The court's decision underscores the importance of judicial oversight in environmental matters.