Great Nicobar project: Supreme Court rejects govt’s plea, fast-tracks HC scrutiny

Supreme Court refuses to stay Calcutta HC order in Great Nicobar Island Project; terms ‘preservation of culture’ a fundamental right

The petitions in the High Court had claimed that the diversion of over 130 sq. km of pristine tropical forest violated the 2006 Act and threatened the Shompen and Nicobarese way of life and culture.

Supreme Court allows Great Nicobar project challenge to proceed in Calcutta HC

The apex court declined to halt proceedings on environmental and statutory challenges to the ₹92,000 crore project

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in pleas challenging Great Nicobar Project

The Centre had challenged the Calcutta High Court order rejecting its objection to petitions filed by retired IAS officer Meena Gupta against the Great Nicobar project.

Great Nicobar project: Supreme Court rejects govt’s plea, fast-tracks HC scrutiny

The court underlined the constitutional significance of protecting the culture of the indigenous tribes inhabiting the island