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Preservation of culture a fundamental right, says SC, refuses to stay Calcutta HC proceedings in Nicobar project case
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The Supreme Court of India refused a Union government plea to stay the Calcutta High Court proceedings regarding the ₹72,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Project. The High Court is hearing petitions challenging the project on the grounds that it threatens the fragile ecosystem, violates the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and endangers the culture and livelihood of indigenous tribes like the Shompen tribe.
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