India, Dec. 21 -- At least 150 residents from across Gurugram, Rajasthan and NCR on Saturday organised a silent protest against what they called "the destruction of the Aravalli range". The demonstration, organised by the Aravalli Bachao Citizens movement, was held at Civil Lines.

The march was organised in response to a recent Supreme Courtruling of November 20 that defines the Aravalli Hills by a 100-metre elevation. Protesters argued that such a narrow interpretation risks excluding vast stretches of forest land, wildlife corridors and groundwater recharge zones from legal protection, leaving them vulnerable to mining, construction and other forms of development.

Starting from John Hall, the march proceeded towards the residence of H...