The amendment bill proposes to include only those lands within the ambit of the FCA which are recorded as the forest on or after 25th October 1980, thus restricting the applicability of the T.N. Godavarman judgement.

Substance of ‘green’ push hampered by stagnant budget allocation

The Jan Vishwas Bill transcends the decriminalisation mandate, as stated in its object and reasons. It should not be used as an opportunity to slide substantive changes in Acts with broad ramifications, as such changes require a wider public consultation.

Coupled with poor funds, the untimely release of funds for the community is reflective of the 'peripheral consideration' of the community in our society.

Compensatory afforestation' under the Rules is whitewashing forest clearances in the absence of a working definition of ‘forest’

The original 1972 act has given legal protection to important wildlife habitats and native wildlife.

Why the adoption of sterilisation as the only birth control measure has been a failure

Why the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill 2021 misses the target despite good intentions