Calcutta High Court to hear pleas against Great Nicobar project in June; overrules Centre’s objections
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Why in news
The Calcutta High Court overruled the Union government's preliminary objections to petitions alleging violations of the Forest Rights Act during the consent process for the ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar Island project.
Background
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the Centre's argument regarding the petitioner's locus standi. The court scheduled a final hearing for the project's legality on June 23, 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Great Nicobar Island project has an estimated cost of ₹92,000 crore.
- PlaceThe project is located on Great Nicobar Island.
- Act / BillThe petitions allege violations of the Forest Rights Act.
- BodyThe Calcutta High Court dismissed the Union government's preliminary objections.
For Mains
Q. Examine the conflict between large-scale infrastructure development and the protection of indigenous forest rights in ecologically sensitive zones like the Nicobar Islands.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal friction: Balancing infrastructure goals with statutory protections under the Forest Rights Act
- Ecological impact: Environmental degradation risks in biodiversity-rich island ecosystems
- Procedural integrity: Ensuring meaningful consent from local communities in large-scale maritime projects
Keywords: Locus standi · Forest Rights Act · Ecologically sensitive zones · Judicial review · Infrastructure development
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