Archive · 19 Nov 2025
SC Directs States to Consider Human-Wildlife Conflict as Natural Disaster, Mandates Rs 10L Payout
The Supreme Court told all Indian states to think about human-wildlife conflicts as natural disasters.
This means quicker help and clearer rules for who's in charge.
They also said that when a person dies because of wildlife, the family should get Rs 10 lakh.
The court wants to make sure this money is given quickly and without too many rules.
They also want to make guidelines for how to handle these conflicts better.
Supreme Court directs states to consider human-wildlife conflict as a natural disaster
Mandatory Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia compensation for human deaths caused by wildlife
States to provide uniform compensation and avoid delays
NTCA to draft Model Guidelines on Human-Wildlife Conflict within six months
Stronger coordination between departments for efficient conflict management
- Who
- Supreme Court, Indian States
- What
- Considered human-wildlife conflict as natural disaster, mandated compensation
- When
- Nov 18, 2022
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure quicker relief, clearer administrative responsibility, and faster access to disaster management resources
Pro-Compensation
Pro-Development
Compensation Amount
Pro-Compensation
Rs 10 lakh is sufficient and timely
Pro-Development
Amount should be increased to reflect current economic conditions
Conflict Classification
Pro-Compensation
Natural disaster classification will speed up relief
Pro-Development
Classification may hinder development projects in affected areas
- Current Status
- States actively considering classification
- Compensation Amount
- Rs 10 lakh for human death
- Guidelines Deadline
- 6 months from order
- Implementation Deadline
- 6 months after guidelines issuance
- Involved Departments
- Forest, Revenue, Police, Disaster Management, Panchayati Raj
