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High Court Upholds Forest Rights Act Overriding Powers Why in News ? The Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the supremacy of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, striking down a District Level Committee’s decision rejecting tribal claims, and highlighting ongoing violations such as eviction orders and denial of grazing rights across multiple states. This landmark ruling …
Read MoreFOREST RIGHTS ACT AND JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 3: Land reforms in India Forest Rights Act Why in the News? The Allahabad High Court ruling (2026) reaffirmed that Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 overrides earlier court orders, providing relief to Tharu tribal claims and raising concerns about its inconsistent implementation. TRIBAL RIGHTS …
Read MoreTHE PRIVATE FORESTRY PLAN MUST SQUARE WITH THE FOREST RIGHTS ACT Syllabus: GS 3: Forest Conservation Act and environmental clearances Land reforms in India Why in the News? The Union government has amended guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing private entities to lease forest land for plantation activities. Activities earlier treated …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Analysis finds one-third of land conflicts tied to Forest Rights Act issues in Lok Sabha election constituencies. source:TH About the Land Conflict Analysis: Extent of Conflicts: Land Conflict Watch analysis reveals that approximately one-third of land-related conflicts occur in Lok Sabha constituencies where the Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation is a …
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