Centre opposes Nicobarese leaders joining Great Nicobar forest rights case

The Centre has told the Calcutta High Court that four Nicobarese tribal representatives are not 'necessary or proper parties' in a case challenging how forest rights were recognised on Great Nicobar Island in 2022. That process cleared the way for the ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar project. The tribal affairs ministry cited an unexplained delay. Hearings are set for November 25 and 26.