NationalSunday, 19 April 2026·Current Affairs compilation
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.