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SC takes suo motu cognisance of Uttarakhand forest land encroachment

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of large-scale forest land encroachment in Uttarakhand. The court has ordered an immediate halt to all construction on forest land. The forest department has been directed to take possession of all vacant forest land. A fact-finding committee will assess the situation. Private parties are barred from creating third-party rights.

23 Dec 2025 12:21 am