The Supreme Court has stayed its own earlier order on the new definition of the Aravalli range and directed that an expert panel’s report be awaited before any further action is taken.
The apex court clarified that no immediate changes will be implemented until the committee submits its findings, ensuring that the matter is examined with scientific and technical inputs.
The decision comes in response to concerns raised over the ecological sensitivity of the Aravalli hills and the potential impact of redefining their boundaries.
Environmental groups and state authorities had expressed apprehensions that a revised definition could open up vulnerable areas to construction and mining activities.
The court emphasized that the protection of the Aravalli range is critical for maintaining ecological balance, groundwater recharge, and air quality in the region.
The expert panel is expected to provide a detailed assessment, after which the Supreme Court will revisit the matter and issue further directions.
