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State of Himachal Pradesh and ors v Ganesh Wood Products and ors, Appeal decision, Civil Appeals Nos 8184-93 of 1995, AIR 1996 SC 149, JT1995 (6) SC 485, 19953RRR589, 1995(5)SCALE303, (1995) 6 SCC 363, [1995] Supp 3 SCR 477, ILDC 1016 (IN 1995), 11th September 1995, India

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Whether non-binding international declarations and reports pertaining to the protection of the environment were relevant to the interpretation and application of domestic land-use legislation.

Whether the obligation of sustainable development required that a proper assessment should be made of India’s forest wealth and the establishment of industries based on forest produce should be restricted accordingly.

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