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SC AFFIRMS FORESTS AS NATIONAL ASSET, VITAL FOR FINANCIAL WEALTH.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court declares forests as national assets, emphasising their financial value and protective role amid controversies over forest legislation. Highlights of the Judgment : The Supreme Court declares forests in India as a national asset and a significant contributor to the country’s financial wealth. Bench led by Justice M.M. Sundresh …