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flag Supreme Court rules forest land leases for agriculture illegal without central approval, upholding Karnataka’s reclaim of 134 acres.

flag The Supreme Court ruled that forest land cannot be leased for agriculture without central government approval under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, declaring such leases illegal. flag It upheld Karnataka’s reclaim of 134 acres 6 guntas in Dharwad, rejecting a cooperative’s lease that led to deforestation. flag The Court emphasized that forest land, even if not formally notified as a reserve, gains forest status if recorded as such and ecologically integrated, requiring compliance with conservation laws before tree removal. flag It directed restoration through planting indigenous trees and rejected attempts to extend illegal leases, reinforcing that no permission can legitimize unlawful use.

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