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Supreme Court Sets Aside Uttarakhand HC's 2016 Order on Forest Fires

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The Supreme Court has set aside the 2016 judgment of the Uttarakhand High Court, which had taken judicial notice of frequent forest fires and their devastating impact on the environment.

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Uttarakhand HC's 2016 Order on Forest Fires

The Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant set aside the 2016 judgment of the Uttarakhand High Court, which had taken judicial notice of the frequent occurrence of forest fires and the devastation caused to forests, ecology, economy, and the environment on the basis of news reports. Agreeing with the State's submissions, the apex court held that the High Court had erred in taking judicial notice of the matter without considering the evidence presented by the State. The court has remitted the matter for fresh consideration, allowing the State to present its case before the High Court.

The New Indian Express

SC Sets Aside Uttarakhand HC’s 2016 Order on Forest Fires

The Supreme Court has set aside the 2016 judgment of the Uttarakhand High Court, which had taken judicial notice of the frequent occurrence of forest fires. The apex court has remitted the matter for fresh consideration. The court has agreed with the State's submissions that the high court's judgment was based on news reports and not on any concrete evidence. The matter has been sent back to the high court for a fresh hearing. The Supreme Court's decision is a significant development in the case, which has been pending for several years.

The New Indian Express

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