Suo Moto News Item Titled Rajsamand Kubhalgarah Van Shetra Mai Dhadhki Bhishan Aag Appear in Dainik Bhaskar Jaipur News Paper Dated 27TH April 2026 v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
A large fire affected forest land in the Kumbhalgarh area. The Forest Department reported that forest staff, fire watchers, and villagers controlled the fire, assessed 120 hectares as affected, and reported no harm to wildlife. The Tribunal accepted that guidance, fire-control measures, and precautions had been issued, but directed the Forest Department to comply strictly with the Rajasthan Forest Manual, procure necessary equipment and technology, and conduct regular patrols. The original application was disposed of with those directions.
What did the court decide?
The Forest Department was directed to strictly follow the quoted fire-control guidelines and Rajasthan Forest Manual, purchase and adopt necessary fire-prevention equipment and technologies, and maintain regular patrolling by forest officials and employees. Copies were to be provided to the Divisional Forest Officer and State Pollution Control Board for action.