- 10 January 2025. Mr. Sanjay Parikh, learned senior counsel, appearing for the petitioner, has strongly placed reliance on the Scheme “Resettlement and Rehabilitation Framework' in the State of Tamil Nadu and submits that under the said Scheme better facilities are provided for rehabilitation etc., whereas what is being offered under th
- 17 February 2025. Mr. Sanjay Parikh, learned senior counsel, states that pursuant to order dated 10.01.2025, an additional affidavit was filed on 13.02.2025 to which a reply has also been filed by the State of Tamil Nadu on 15.02.2025. Both these documents are not on record. Registry to trace them out and place on record and also upload
- 3 March 2025. Application seeking condonation of delay in filing additional documents is allowed. On the request made by learned Solicitor General, list these petitions again on 07.03.2025.
- 7 March 2025. A request has been made on behalf of learned Solicitor General and Mr. K. Parameshwar, learned amicus curiae, that the matter may be adjourned for two weeks to enable them to place certain suggestions before this Court. Accordingly, we direct that these petitions be listed again on 24.03.2025.
- 24 March 2025. Mehta, J. 1. These petitions raise two important issues for our consideration. The first being the preservation of Reserve Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Tiger Reserves in the State of Tamil Nadu and the other being the claim of the petitioners, being the displaced tea estate workers , claiming rehabilitation pursua
- 24 March 2025. In terms of signed reportable order dated 24.03.2025, the Court, inter alia, issued certain directions from paragraph 27 onwards, which are reproduced below: “27. In view of the submissions noted above and as an interim measure, to initiate the process of restoration of the pristine forest areas and to protect the tige
- 22 April 2025. Leave granted. In the meantime, parties are at liberty to complete their pleadings/file additional documents.
- 5 January 2026. Respondent nos. 1 and 8 are duly represented. Spare copy in respect of respondent nos. 2 to 7 and 9 to 15 be filed on or before 12.01.2026 for issuance of NLPA.
- 8 January 2026. List on 20.01.2026. Issue notice, returnable on 20.1.2026.
- 20 January 2026. List these matters on 03.02.2026, High on Board.
- 3 February 2026. Matters are adjourned on the request made on behalf of Mr. K. Parameshwar, Sr. Adv. (Amicus Curiae). List again on 10.03.2026.
- 10 March 2026. Pursuant to the order passed by this Court on 24.03.2025, the Central Empowered Committee (for short, 'the CEC') has already submitted two reports, dated 10.07.2025 and 16.01.2026 respectively. Mr. P.D. Raman, learned Advocate General, appearing for the State of Tamil Nadu, has prayed for four weeks' time to respond to
- 20 May 2026. 1. The learned counsel for the respondent-State of Tamil Nadu seeks time to make alternate arrangements in view of the new regime which has been established in the State. 2. Since the matter requires urgent consideration, we direct this case to be listed again on 27/28th of May, 2026.
- 27 May 2026. We have heard learned counsel for the parties. Put up on Friday, i.e. 29 th May, 2026, for delivery of orders.
- 29 May 2026. Mehta, J. 1. Heard in part.
- 29 May 2026. In terms of the signed reportable order, list the matters again on 1st September, 2026, as part-heard, for further hearing and consideration.
- 13 August 2026. List on 19th August, 2026 for directions.
- 19 August 2026. recall/expunction 1. The instant application has been filed by respondent No. 4 – Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited (BBTCL), seeking recall/expunction of the observations and directions contained in paragraph 59 of the order dated 29 th May, 2026 passed by this Court. 2. Paragraph 59 of the aforesaid order read
- 19 August 2026. List the matters as part-heard on 8 th September, 2026 for further hearing and consideration in terms of the signed order.
- Counsel named on these orders, not a complete vakalatnama, include the advocates listed below.
Advocates — Appellants: Mr. Sanjay Parikh, Mr. Prasanna S., Mr. Ritwik Parikh, Ms. Kritika, Ms. Sanjana Srikumar, Mr. Henri Tiphagne, Ms. Natasha Maheshwari, Ms. Vanshika Mohta, Mr. Robert Chandra Kumar, Mr. Sanjay Parikh Sr. Adv., Mr. Henri Tiphangne, Ms. Injila Muslim Zaidi Advocates — Respondents: Mr. P. S. Raman Sr., Mr. Amit Anand Tiwari Sr, Ms. Purnima Krishna, Mr. T. Sreenivasan Sgp, Mr. M.F. Philip, Mr. Karamveer Singh Yadav, Mr. P.S.Raman, Mr. Amit Anand Tiwari, Mr. Renganath, Mr. Tushar Mehta, Mr. Bhuvan Kapoor, Mr. Madhav Sinhal
