NationalSunday, 19 April 2026·The Hindu

Allahabad High Court Upholds Tharu Tribe's Forest Rights

The Allahabad High Court overturned the rejection of forest rights claims of the Tharu tribe, a Scheduled Tribe residing in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar.

Key highlights

  • Concerns the Tharu tribe (recognised as a Scheduled Tribe in 1967).
  • Relates to claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
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