Forest Rangers
HC quashes cancellation of registration of Centre for Wildlife Studies
The Karnataka High Court has annulled orders issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that led to the cancellation of registration of Centre for Wildlife Studies' (CWS) under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Founded by scientist K Ullas Karanth, Bengaluru-based CWS faced "suspension" of registration under the FCRA on March 5, 2021. This suspension was extended and later turned into cancellation of registration on September 4, 2023, following a show-cause notice issued by MHA on December 3, 2021. CWS contested the cancellation, arguing that it lacked justification and that Karanth, son of Jnanpith laureate late K Shivaram Karanth, was not granted a personal hearing as mandated under Section 14(2) of the FCRA. The MHA countered it, contending that personal hearings were not required before cancelling a registration. Justice M Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court noted that while Section 14(2) allows for the cancellation of registration, Section 14(3) prevents the .
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India is currently the most dangerous country for forest rangers: Study
Between 2012 and 2017, India accounted for nearly 31 per cent - 162 of 526 - ranger deaths
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Why India has become deadliest country in the world for forest rangers
Rangers work with outdated equipment, no emergency medical assistance and little recognition of the hazards they face daily
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