Reviewed case brief
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
(1997) 2 SCC 267 (and continuing orders)
(1997) 2 SCC 267 (and continuing orders) · Supreme Court of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1996
- Subjects
- Environmental Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
'Forest' should be understood according to its dictionary meaning, encompassing any area with genuine forest ecological character, regardless of formal notification, classification, or ownership status.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1997) 2 SCC 267; ongoing litigation from 1995
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.