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Futala Lake Case
October 12 , 2025
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- The Supreme Court of India upheld the Bombay High Court's decision regarding Futala Lake.
- The court ruled that Futala Lake is a man-made waterbody constructed for drinking water and irrigation.
- Court ruled held that, this lake does not qualify as a wetland under Rule 2(1)(g) of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
- The judgment emphasized the doctrine of public trust and the constitutional right to a healthy environment under Article 21.
- Futala Tank in Maharashtra, also known as Telangkhedi Tank, was constructed in the year 1799 with a catchment area of about 200 hectares by the then ruler of Nagpur to cater to irrigation needs.
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