Supreme Court Reviews Forest Rights Act Protecting Livelihoods
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the Forest Rights Act, with the Centre emphasizing that the law safeguards the livelihoods and dignity of forest communities.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on the Forest Rights Act, with the Centre emphasizing that the law safeguards the livelihoods and dignity of forest communities.
The Court ruled that reserved category promotions don’t grant seniority over general candidates, balancing reservation benefits with equality under Articles 14 and 16.
This ruling held that caste is by birth, not marriage, ensuring reservation benefits are granted only to those born into backward communities.
This judgment limits judicial intervention in policy decisions, distinguishes provisional and final approvals, and upholds government discretion in eco-sensitive industrial licens…
This landmark judgment affirmed broadcasting as part of free speech, limiting state control and reinforcing media freedom and public access under Article 19(2).