The Supreme Court of India has temporarily paused the order defining the Aravalli Hills, following petitions and legal scrutiny. The decision comes amid ongoing environmental and land-use debates, highlighting the tension between development and conservation.


Arvalli row: Supreme Court halts implementation of revised Aravalli definition

A Supreme Court ruling adopting a narrow 100-metre elevation rule to define the Aravalli Hills has triggered major debate and concern. Experts warn the rule could remove protection from over 90% of the range, opening it to mining and real estate activity and causing serious ecological damage such as desertification, water scarcity, and pollution affecting Delhi-NCR. Although mining is completely banned in Delhi-NCR, protesters have taken to the streets in Udaipur and Jodhpur, demanding an immediate review of the decision.

Aravalli Row: 100-Meter Height Rule on Aravalli Hills Triggers Protests and Ecological Concerns 

Food and beverages giant PepsiCo Friday offered to settle lawsuits against four farmers whom it had dragged to court for "illegally" growing a variety of potatoes "registered" by the company.

PepsiCo proposes settlement to Gujarat potato farmers sued by it

Slamming the Haryana government, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the implementation of a new state law allowing construction work in the Aravalli region. 'It is really shocking.

Supreme Court stays Haryana law allowing construction in Aravalli region

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed shock over "vanished" 31 hills in the Aravalli area of Rajasthan and asked the state government to stop illegal mining in the 115.

31 hills vanish in Aravalli, Supreme Court expresses shock

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