This judgment deals with protection of leopard habitat in the Jawai region of Rajasthan, regulating construction, tourism, mining and fencing through a 1-km interim control zone.

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: Apoorva Agrawat v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.

• Citation / Neutral Citation: Not provided in the document (PIL, Rajasthan High Court)

• High Court: Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench

• Bench: Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Ms. Justice Rekha Borana

• Date of Judgment: September 5, 2026

• Area of Law: Environmental law; Wildlife Protection Act, 1972; precautionary principle; sustainable development; PIL; leopard habitat conservation

Judgment Headline

Rajasthan HC Imposes 1-km Interim Construction Control Zone Around Leopard Caves in Jawai

The Judgment in One Line

Rajasthan High Court disposed of a PIL by creating a 1-km interim construction-control zone around leopard caves, enforcing the 2015 government order and the Safari SOP.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment balances wildlife protection with local livelihoods and sustainable tourism. It creates a scientifically informed int

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