SC puts on hold drive against encroachers in Assam forests
The Supreme Court has halted Assam's anti-encroachment drive in reserved forests, emphasizing that environmental protection and rule of law must coexist. Alleged encroachers will now have a chance to submit documents, and action will only be taken after a thorough review and a formal notice to vacate. 
Rasipogula Gopal
Editor-in-Chief
