Supreme Court seeks response of Maharashtra, others on plea to fell trees for project in Mumbai's Film City
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Supreme Court has ordered Maharashtra and other parties to respond to a petition that seeks permission to cut and transplant trees for a new creative‑technology institute at Mumbai’s Film City. The court will examine the constitutional validity of the 2023 Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act’s definition of “forests,” while leaving disputes over individual parcels to the high courts. The case highlights the tension between development projects and environmental protection in India. QUOTE: "eminent national importance" — CJI Surya Kant
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- Center (1): Deccan Herald
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- Supreme Court seeks response of Maharashtra, others on plea to fell trees for project in Mumbai's Film City — Deccan Herald (center)
- Supreme Court to examine constitutional validity of 'forest' definition under 2023 law — Deccan Herald (center)