Supreme Court to hear suo motu case on Aravalli hills definition on Monday
Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 11:24 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli hills definition row. A three-judge bench will hear the matter on Monday. The court previously accepted a uniform definition and banned fresh mining leases. This definition aims to protect the world's oldest mountain system. The court's decision is crucial for environmental conservation and regulating land use.
