Sri Lankan Supreme Court considers rights petition against Indian fishermen for alleged illegal bottom trawling in territorial waters.

The Sri Lankan Supreme Court is considering a rights petition against Indian fishermen, who allegedly engage in illegal bottom trawling in Sri Lanka's territorial waters. Filed by the Center for Environmental Justice and local fishermen, the petition claims that 50,000 local fishermen have been affected, resulting in an annual loss of 4-7 billion SLR and environmental damage. The next hearing is scheduled for August 5.

May 07, 2024
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