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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.

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