The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling regarding the status of Nagpur's iconic Futala Lake.

The Court concluded that Futala Lake is a man-made waterbody, not a statutory wetland under relevant rules.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Futala Lake declared a man-made tank, not a statutory wetland.

✅ Restrictions under Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017, not strictly applicable.

✅ Public trust doctrine extends to man-made waterbodies.

✅ Directions for ecological maintenance and no permanent constructions within the lake.

Statutes:

✅ Article 21, 48-A, 51A(g) — Constitution of India

✅ Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017

✅ Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

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