If the law intended to keep forests safe from public & private exploitation, this is the legislative death of it.
As the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill of 2023 has now been passed during the Monsoon session of the parliament, it's important to talk about an eye-catching number in this important item of legislation– 100 km

Exactly one year ago today, the United Nation’s High Seas treaty was signed into existence, and hailed as the future of the conservation of the oceans. However, its early promise seems to have foundered in the shallows.