Supreme Court puts 20 Nov Aravalli Hills vedict in abeyance; Full details inside

A bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant also ordered the formation of a new expert committee to examine issues that required to be reviewed in terms of the definition of Aravalli Hills and Ranges.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 29 December 2025, 1:09 PM IST

SC stays its 20 Nov Aravalli Range verdict

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday “put in abeyance” its earlier order of 20 November to accept the Union Environment Ministry’s definition of Aravalli hills and Aravalli range.

A bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant also ordered the formation of a new expert committee to examine issues that required to be reviewed in terms of the definition of Aravalli Hills and Ranges.

The definition by the Apex Court in November had exposed most of the Aravalli region to the possibility of being used for mining activities.

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The Top Court also issued notice to the Centre and the four Aravalli states - Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Haryana, seeking their response to its suo motu case on the issue.

The matter will be taken up for further hearing on 21 January.

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