Plea Claims Wetland Definition Under 2017 Rules Weakened Environmental Safeguards Nationwide: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response

The Supreme Court sought the Central government’s response on a petition challenging the Wetlands Rules, 2017 definition of “wetland,” with petitioners alleging vagueness weakened environmental safeguards for ecologically sensitive areas, while directing the Union government and National Wetlands Committee to respond by August 10.