New Delhi, June 30 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday expressed disappointment that the five-member High Powered Committee set up to by Supreme Court to examine the issue of redefinition the Aravali Hills and Ranges afresh is packed with officials or retired officials and asserted that there is "no justifiable case whatsoever for a redefinition" and the Forest Survey of India had itself rejected it in September 2025.

In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh said that while his remarks are no reflection on the distinguished members "but it is the reality given the Modi regime's mindset, toolkit, and operating system".

He said that on December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court had displayed great wisdom and courage to recall, on its own, its earli...