In Re Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary: Forests v. Forest Dwellers?

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Essay

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Oxford Human Rights Hub

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On 13 November 2025, the Supreme Court of India in In Re Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary ordered the State of Jharkhand to declare 31,468.25 hectares (approximately 314 sq. kms) of the Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary. This post highlights the significance of the judgment, specifically concerning the intersection between the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA), and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1927 (WLPA). It is argued that the judgment articulates a harmonious reading of the two statutes, successfully navigating the fragmented architecture of Indian environmental law.

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12-9-2025

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