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SC Sets Aside Uttarakhand HC Order
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🗓 24 Jul 2026, 05:02 AM
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The Supreme Court has set aside the 2016 Uttarakhand High Court directions on forest fire control. The matter has been relegated to the High Court.
The Supreme Court of India has overturned the 2016 directions of the Uttarakhand High Court regarding forest fire control. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to manage and prevent forest fires in the region. The High Court had issued the directions to curb the menace of forest fires, which have been a recurring problem in Uttarakhand. With the Supreme Court's decision, the matter will now be heard by the High Court, which is expected to reassess the situation and provide new guidelines.