Supreme Court of India · 2022-05-09
In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- L. Nageswara Rao
- Bench
- Aniruddha Bose, B. R. Gavai, L. Nageswara Rao
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the ongoing issues related to wildlife clearance and the management of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the context of the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad case. The court reiterated the importance of adhering to environmental regulations and the role of the National Board for Wildlife in ensuring compliance. The court allowed the Central Empowered Committee to approach it if unsatisfied with the decisions made by the Standing Committee of NBWL, emphasizing the need for proper oversight in wildlife conservation matters.