T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad VS. Union Of India & Ors.

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T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad VS. Union Of India & Ors.

PETITIONER: T.N. GODAVARMAN THIRUMULKPAD Vs.

RESPONDENT: UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

DATE OF JUDGMENT: 12/12/1996

BENCH: J.S. VERMA, B.N. KIRPAL

ACT: JUDGMENT: (With W.P.(Civil) No. 171/96)

O R D E R In view of the great significance of the points involved in these matters, relating to the protection and conservation of the forests throughout the country, it was considered necessary that the Central Government as well as the Governments of all the States are heard. Accordingly, notice w as issued to all of them. We have heard the learned Attorney General for the Union of India, learned counsel appearing for the States and the parties/applicants and, in addition, the learned Amicus Curiae, Shri H.N. Salve, assisted by Sarvashri U. U. Lalit, Mahender Das and P.K.

Manohar. After hearing all the learned counsel, who have rendered very able assistance to the ...

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