Archive · 30 Dec 2025
SC Stays Ruling on Aravalli Definition
The Supreme Court in India has temporarily stopped a previous decision about the Aravalli mountains in Rajasthan.
This is good news for people who want to protect the mountains.
The Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan, Tika Ram Jully, is happy about this decision.
He says the Aravalli mountains are very important for the environment and the identity of Rajasthan.
There have been protests against illegal mining in the area.
The Supreme Court's decision supports these protests.
Jully says the people of Rajasthan will not allow anyone to harm the mountains or the Sariska Tiger Reserve.
He promises to keep fighting to protect these natural treasures.
Additionally, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of other urgent environmental matters, including the redrawing of the Sariska Tiger Reserve boundaries and the review of retrospective environmental approvals.
The Supreme Court issued a stay on its previous ruling regarding the definition of the Aravalli mountain range.
Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully welcomed the stay, calling it a victory for environmental protection.
Jully criticized the BJP government for allowing illegal mining in the Aravalli Range.
A public awareness campaign, 'Save Aravalli', was launched with protests across Rajasthan.
Jully emphasized the importance of protecting the Aravalli Range and Sariska Tiger Reserve, vowing to take strict action against any harm.
- Who
- Tika Ram Jully, Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary, and the people of Rajasthan
- What
- Supreme Court issued a stay on its previous ruling regarding the definition of the Aravalli mountain range and urged to take suo motu cognisance of other environmental matters
- When
- The stay was granted on Monday, and the appeal was made on Tuesday
- Where
- Rajasthan, India, specifically the Aravalli Range and Alwar
- Why
- To protect the Aravalli Range from illegal mining, validate the public's struggle for environmental protection, and address other urgent environmental matters
Environmental Protection Advocates
Government and Mining Interests
Retrospective Environmental Approvals
Environmental Protection Advocates
Retrospective approvals should never be permitted as they undermine environmental laws and governance.
Government and Mining Interests
Retrospective approvals are necessary to balance economic development and environmental concerns.
Sariska Tiger Reserve Boundaries
Environmental Protection Advocates
The proposal to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve to reopen mines should be rejected to protect the reserve.
Government and Mining Interests
Redrawing the boundaries can support economic activities and local development.
- Location
- Rajasthan, India
- Key Figures
- Tika Ram Jully (Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition), Jairam Ramesh (Congress General Secretary)
- Court Action
- Stay on Aravalli definition ruling
- Environmental Concern
- Illegal mining in Aravalli Range
- Public Campaign
- Save Aravalli Public Awareness Campaign
- Protected Areas
- Sariska Tiger Reserve
- Government Involved
- BJP government
- Supreme Court's Action
- Kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict
