Author: Arihant

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India: Landmark Environmental Case Introduction T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India is a landmark yet continuing saga in Indian environmental jurisprudence. What began in 1995 as a simple writ petition against deforestation in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri forests has grown to cover all aspects of forest conservation for the whole nation. By using the concept of continuing mandamus, over a thousand orders have been issued by the Supreme Court to outline policies on forest management, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development. Undoubtedly, these rulings have strengthened environmental protection, but at the same time, they highlight…

Issue The main issue in the case is whether or not it is appropriate to grant an interim injunction under Order 39, Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), where a suit has been filed on allegations of fraud over a sale agreement on a property. In particular, the case is whether the Rajasthan High Court was correct in granting an ad-interim interim injunction that enjoined the appellants, Dalpat Kumar from possessing a disputed residential house in Jaipur, following earlier judicial proceedings and in the face of inadequate evidence favouring the respondent’s contentions at the…