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Lion‑Tailed Macaque Sanctuary Case
March 14 , 2026
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- The Karnataka High Court ordered a halt to all ground-level activities in the Sharavathi Valley Lion‑Tailed Macaque Sanctuary and its Eco-Sensitive Zone.
- The interim order came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging approval for the 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project and Kalkatte Bridge inside the sanctuary.
- The sanctuary is named after the lion-tailed macaque, an endangered primate species endemic to the Western Ghats.
- The court stated that activities inside wildlife sanctuaries are regulated under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which restricts the destruction or diversion of wildlife habitat.
- The Western Ghats are also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a global biodiversity hotspot.
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