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A. John Kennedy Etc. v. State of Tamil Nadu and Others Etc.

The issues related to removal of encroachments and restoration of forest areas in the Agasthyamalai landscape, which includes within its ambit the…

Directions issued
Court
Supreme Court of India
Decided
24 Mar 2025
Citation
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1437
Case no.
SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CIVIL) No. 999/2025
Bench
Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta

Issue for consideration

The issues related to removal of encroachments and restoration of forest areas in the Agasthyamalai landscape, which includes within its ambit the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Meghamalai and Thirunelveli Western Ghats – Restoration of pristine forest areas and protection of tiger habitats/wildlife reserves/sanctuaries falling under the Agasthyamalai landscape – Directions given by Supreme Court – Forest Conservation Act, 1980 – Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Held:

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