SC halts mining activity in Aravalli until revised definition is finalised as it receives 'quite disturbing' feedback
New Delhi, May 16 -- The Supreme Court of India on Friday said that no mining or related activity can take place in the Aravalli Hills until a court-appointed expert panel finalises a revised definition of what constitutes this ecologically sensitive region, according to Times Of India.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stated that the court would not allow even a single part of the Aravalli region to be exploited or altered until it is satisfied with the new framework prepared by the expert committee.
The court was hearing a suo motu matter titled "In Re: Definition of Aravalli Hills and Ranges and Ancillary Issue", as per PTI.
"Lot of things are happening there. We are getting feedback and it is q...
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