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Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging Chhattisgarh anti-conservation law
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Chhattisgarh government in response to a petition challenging the state's anti‑conservation legislation.
The Supreme Court of India has formally issued a notice to the Chhattisgarh government after receiving a petition that contests the state's recently enacted anti‑conservation law. The petition, filed by a coalition of environmental NGOs, contends that the legislation weakens forest protection measures and may be inconsistent with constitutional guarantees.
In its notice, the apex court indicated that it will scrutinise the arguments presented by the petitioners before deciding whether any interim relief, such as a stay on the law's implementation, is warranted. The court has asked the state authorities to submit a detailed response within a stipulated timeframe.
Chhattisgarh officials have defended the law, asserting that it is essential for balanced development and sustainable resource management in the region. The matter is slated for further hearings in the coming weeks, and its outcome could influence similar environmental statutes across other Indian states.
In its notice, the apex court indicated that it will scrutinise the arguments presented by the petitioners before deciding whether any interim relief, such as a stay on the law's implementation, is warranted. The court has asked the state authorities to submit a detailed response within a stipulated timeframe.
Chhattisgarh officials have defended the law, asserting that it is essential for balanced development and sustainable resource management in the region. The matter is slated for further hearings in the coming weeks, and its outcome could influence similar environmental statutes across other Indian states.