TN Godavarman Thirumalpad vs Union of India Case, recently seen in the news, is associated with which one of the following?

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The Supreme Court of India recently directed governments to adopt a \'broad\' definition of forests, emphasizing the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Enacted to safeguard forests and resources, the Act\'s Section 2 defines \'forest land\' broadly, encompassing reserved, protected, or government-recorded areas. The landmark TN Godavarman Thirumalpad vs Union of India (1996) case reinforced this, interpreting \'forest\' in line with its dictionary meaning. The Act applies to all areas resembling a forest, prioritizing conservation efforts across statutorily recognized forests in India.

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Forest conservation The Supreme Court of India recently directed governments to adopt a \'broad\' definition of forests, emphasizing the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Enacted to safeguard forests and resources, the Act\'s Section 2 defines \'forest land\' broadly, encompassing reserved, protected, or government-recorded areas. The landmark TN Godavarman Thirumalpad vs Union of India (1996) case reinforced this, interpreting \'forest\' in line with its dictionary meaning. The Act applies to all areas resembling a forest, prioritizing conservation efforts across statutorily recognized forests in India.

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