In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India

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8 cases cited (0 SG, 8 foreign) Cited by 1 case

Practice Areas

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Indian Forest Act, 1927 Indian Penal Code, 1860 National Green Tribunals Act, 2010 Prevention and Corruption Act, 1988 Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 United Provinces National Park Act, 1935 Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Judges (3)

Atul S. Chandurkar Coram Augustine George Masih Coram B.R. Gavai Delivered

Counsel (2)

Aishwarya Bhati Counsel Respondent K. Parameshwar Counsel Amicus

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Petitioner

Case Significance

In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 17, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1325). Tiger conservation case focusing on Corbett Tiger Reserve, examining the Expert Committee's recommendations on tiger safaris and their regulation. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions on wildlife management including restrictions on tiger safaris and conservation measures within tiger reserves across India. The bench comprised Justices Atul S. Chandurkar, Augustine George Masih and B.R. Gavai. The judgment was delivered by Justice B.R. Gavai. Counsel appearing: Aishwarya Bhati (counsel for respondent), K. Parameshwar (amicus curiae).

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 8 case citations.

Summary

Tiger conservation case focusing on Corbett Tiger Reserve, examining the Expert Committee's recommendations on tiger safaris and their regulation. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions on wildlife management including restrictions on tiger safaris and conservation measures within tiger reserves across India.