Calcutta High Court to Hear Pleas Against Great Nicobar Project in June; Overrules Centre’s Objections

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The Court's decision upholds legal accountability and protects indigenous rights against a high-cost national project. | The Calcutta High Court's decision to hear pleas against the Great Nicobar Project is a positive step toward protecting indigenous rights and environmental integrity, aligning with UNDRIP and SDG 15. However, the project's continued existence poses significant risks to biodiversity and tribal communities, requiring rigorous judicial scrutiny to prevent irreversible harm.