Listen "Swacch Association, Nagpur vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. 2025 INSC 1199"
Episode Synopsis
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling regarding the status of Nagpur's iconic Futala Lake. The Court concluded that Futala Lake is a man-made waterbody, not a statutory wetland under relevant rules.Key Takeaways:✅ Futala Lake declared a man-made tank, not a statutory wetland.✅ Restrictions under Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017, not strictly applicable.✅ Public trust doctrine extends to man-made waterbodies.✅ Directions for ecological maintenance and no permanent constructions within the lake.Statutes:✅ Article 21, 48-A, 51A(g) — Constitution of India✅ Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017✅ Environment (Protection) Act, 1986#EnvironmentalLaw #SupremeCourt #PublicTrustDoctrine #WetlandLaw
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