Environmental activists challenge validity of Wetlands rules in SC
Environmental activists have filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the 2017 Wetlands Rules. They argue that the rules undermine environmental protections and violate citizens' rights. The court has sought the Centre's response and will hear the matter again in August.
- ▪The petition claims that the 2017 Wetlands Rules exclude historically developed wetlands from protection.
- ▪Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan highlighted that the new definition could lead to the loss of protective status for 39 Ramsar sites in India.
- ▪The Supreme Court is also monitoring the protection of wetlands as per the 2010 Rules in ongoing proceedings.
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Environmental activists challenge validity of Wetlands rules in SCThe Supreme Court seeks the Centre's response on a petition challenging the 2017 Wetlands Rules, claiming they undermine environmental protections and violate citizens' rights.Published on: May 27, 2026 6:56 AM ISTBy Abraham ThomasShare viaCopy link New DelhiEnvironmental activists challenge validity of Wetlands rules in SCThe Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Centre on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017 which defines wetlands in a manner that excludes historically developed wetlands from the ambit of protection and preservation.A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice on a petition…
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