In an exclusive interview with Lawstreet Journal, #EnvironmentalLawyer Ritwick Dutta underlined the argument on why the Forest Conservation Amendment Act 2023 may be deemed unconstitutional.

Mahima Katal | Ritu Rao | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India | Aravalli Bachao

The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 represents a regressive step, reverting to a colonial-era mindset that emphasises control over nature and legal recognition, writes Ritu Rao

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Today marked the 19th day of Sonam Wangchuk's Climate Fast. Team Aravalli Bachao gathered to show our support & solidarity for our Ladakhi brethren. Join, support, fight for Ladakh, for this isn't their fight alone.

#savehimalayas
#climatefast
#saveglaciers
#aravallibachao

Supreme Court Admits Petition of Aravalli Bachao Challenging the Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. Notice was issued to MoEFCC, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

#AravaliHills : The #SupremeCourt issued notice to Ministry of Tribal Affairs, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on a plea challenging the constitutionality of the recent amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act.

Further, #SupremeCourt issues an interim order that any proposal for the establishment of zoos/safaris as referred to the Wildlife Protection Act owned by Govt or any authority in forest areas other than protected areas shall not be finally approved save and except with the prior

The Union of India shall within a period of 2 weeks from date of this order require all States/UTs to provide to it a comprehensive record of land which has been identified as forests by the expert committees constituted as per the TN Godavarman judgment : Supreme Court.

#BREAKING #SupremeCourt asks States/UTs to not act contrary to the definition of 'forest' laid down in the 1996 judgment in the Godavarman Thirumalpad case while the process of identifying land recorded as forests in Govt records is going on as per the 2023 amendment to Forest

NAPM demands immediate release of activist #Nitin of Jagrit Adivasi Dalit Sangathan who has been arbitrarily implicated & jailed, just because the Sangathan has been holding MP Govt accountable for the rampant forest felling, while resisting evictions & creating awareness on legal rights of adivasis.

A very Happy news which also calls for formulating effective actions for their protection and conservation. People’s participation in conservation has lot many positive outcomes.

A warm welcome to the smallest of the small wild cats Rusty Spotted Cat to Mangar in the #Haryana #Aravalis The state must do all its can--and support those who protect Mangar, to keep this #endangered cat safe

Great discovery in Delhi's immediate neighborhood. Mangar bani is a forest but not on paper. So, it's open to 'development,' the euphemism for destruction. lets save Magar Bani and all such forests of India that do not enjoy legal protection.

INDIA WILL REMEMBER THIS FOR TIMES TO COME

Rural & urban citizens across India are extremely disappointed with the opposition boycott & MPs not being there in parliament to stand up for our forests & speak against the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill 2023.
#SaveIndianForests

Recent heavy rainfall, landslides, floods, & cloud bursts caused a devastating disaster, claiming lives & property in the Himalaya.
FCA Bill could worsen the situation!
Safety & preservation should come first, not the commodification of natural forests.

#SaveIndianForests

⚠️ Linear projects near borders (e.g., transmission lines) can trigger ecological disasters! 🌿💔 Forest diversion should prioritize the environment & community consent.
#SaveIndianForests #WithdrawFCAbill2023
Jairam Ramesh Piyush Goyal (मोदी का परिवार) Mallikarjun Kharge Manoj Kumar Jha

A zoo filled with exotic,captive animals can never be a replacement for a thriving natural forest. FCA Bill 2023 will exempt zoos from forest clearances which will lead to commercialisation of our forests
Harbhajan Turbanator Mallikarjun Kharge
#SaveIndianForests #WithdrawFCAbill2023

Well, that's practically every citizen of India, concerned about the state of our #forests & status of right to #information , which are going to be ruined, if the FCA Bill, 2023 & Data Protection Bill, 2023 are passed! Reject Both!
#SaveIndianForests #WithdrawFCAbill2023
#SaveRTI

⚠️Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill is dangerous for the north-east indian communities and forests. Here are a few reasons why-

Act now: bit.ly/SaveIndianFore…
#WithdrawFCAbill2023
#SaveIndianForests

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