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Supreme Court examines Forest Rights Act 2006 versus Conservation Law, makes national headlines
The rights of Adivasis and forest dwellers are, once again under threat as India's highest court considers the impact of Parliament’s wide-sweeping changes to the Forest Conservation Law (2023)
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Put anti tribal forest rules on hold, NSCST panel tells MoEF
In a comprehensive rejection of attempts to disrobe Adivasis of their land and livelihood rights, the panel’s communication has been reported by Times of India
Uttarakhand: A Van Gujjar committee Revives an old Fight to Claim Land Titles in the Shivpuri Range
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The Van Gujjars are among a few surviving transhumant pastoral communities worldwide. They are a rarity in that they are one of the few Muslim Tribals who have survived as nomads to the present day.
Lakhimpur Kheri: A Year on, Deceased Farmers’ Families See no Hope for Justice
As long as the prime accused’s father, Ajay Mishra, continues to remain Union minister of state for home affairs, justice cannot be done in this case, say hapless family members
22 Organisations protest against imposition of Section 144 in Sangrur
A most unwarranted ban on democratic protests was imposed...
UP: Farmers Accuse Govt of Betrayal Over Poll Promises, Will Soon Launch a Movement
UP Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma made it clear in the state Assembly that the government will not provide free electricity to the farmers, going against BJP's poll promises during the Assembly elections this year.
Why Punjab Farmers are Protesting Against Bhagwant Mann Government
It’s a two-front battle for Punjab’s farmers, against the Centre and the state’s Aam Aadmi Party government. Both have made promises to farmers that they have still not kept.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Supreme Court issues notice to UP government on Ashish Mishra’s bail plea
Matter to be heard on September 26; high court had previously dubbed the killings as "cruel and inhuman"
Andhra Pradesh: Farmers Losing Fertile Lands for a Pittance
Fertile lands have been acquired by the state government to construct a national highway project running between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
West Bengal: Awareness of Rights Under FRA Brings Tribal, Forest Communities Closer
There's growing political consciousness, thanks to campaigns and marches in over 12 districts led by the newly formed Banadhikar O Prakriti Bachao Adivasi Mahasabha.
At Delhi Seminar, SKM Leaders Call for Next Phase of Farmers’ Movement
Recalling various anecdotes during the year-long farmers’ protest against the repealed farm laws, the leaders spoke of the unmet demands and called for more united struggles.
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Rule of Law
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