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The Supreme Court issued a landmark clarification regarding the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, reinstating the dictionary definition for "deemed forests" not officially notified by states. The ruling prevents the arbitrary diversion of ecologically sensitive tracts for commercial projects. It mandates state governments to strictly adhere to the Godavarman judgment framework while identifying and protecting forest lands.
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