Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining in National Chambal Sanctuary
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Why in news
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, which is endangering endangered aquatic wildlife like gharials.
Background
The Supreme Court acted on newspaper reports regarding illegal mining activities in the National Chambal Sanctuary. The court noted that these activities disrupt the Gharial preservation program and force the relocation of these endangered species.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceNational Chambal Sanctuary: A protected area affected by illegal sand mining.
- EnvironmentGharials: Endangered aquatic wildlife specifically mentioned as being impacted by mining in the sanctuary.
- BodySupreme Court: Took suo motu cognisance of the environmental degradation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legal and ecological challenges in curbing illegal mining in protected sanctuaries and the role of judicial activism in environmental conservation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Inadequacy of local enforcement mechanisms to monitor remote sanctuary zones
- Ecological disruption: Habitat fragmentation and forced relocation of endangered species like gharials
- Judicial intervention: Suo motu powers as a tool to address environmental degradation where executive action fails
Keywords: Suo motu cognisance · Habitat fragmentation · Environmental degradation · Judicial activism · Biodiversity conservation
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