Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Seeks Replies Over Karol Bagh Tree Damage Plea
A lawyer has asked the Delhi High Court to protect trees near metro construction in Karol Bagh.
He says the work is harming large, old trees, including peepal trees.
He also says dust and smoke from construction materials are settling on the trees and nearby ground.
The court has asked the Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Delhi government to respond.
The judge said workers should remove only the trees or parts that are necessary.
The case is scheduled to be heard again on October 6.
The Delhi High Court sought responses from the DDA, DMRC and Delhi government on a petition alleging damage to trees.
The plea concerns underground metro construction on DDA land along Desh Bandhu Gupta Road in Karol Bagh.
Petitioner Arpit Bhargava alleged construction work is damaging mature trees, including old peepal trees.
The petition also claimed that processing construction materials produces smoke, dust and other pollutants near the trees.
Justice Jasmeet Singh said authorities should remove only what is necessary; the next hearing is set for October 6.
- Who
- Petitioner advocate Arpit Bhargava; the Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Delhi government were asked to respond.
- What
- The Delhi High Court issued notice on a petition alleging construction-related damage to trees.
- When
- The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 6; the article does not specify the date of the order.
- Where
- Desh Bandhu Gupta Road in Karol Bagh, New Delhi.
- Why
- The petition seeks action to stop alleged damage to mature trees during underground metro construction.
Petitioner's allegations
Authorities' response
Alleged tree damage
Petitioner's allegations
The petitioner alleges that metro construction has damaged trees, including old and large peepal trees, and asks authorities to stop the harm.
Authorities' response
The authorities' position is not included in the article; the court has asked them to file replies.
Construction pollutants
Petitioner's allegations
The petition says smoke, dust, fumes and particulate matter from construction activity are settling on nearby trees and soil.
Authorities' response
The authorities' response to these pollution allegations is not reported.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Judge
- Justice Jasmeet Singh
- Petitioner
- Advocate Arpit Bhargava
- Respondents asked to reply
- Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Delhi government
- Construction location
- DDA land on Desh Bandhu Gupta Road in Karol Bagh
- Allegations
- Damage to mature trees, including peepal trees, and exposure to construction smoke, dust and other pollutants
- Next hearing
- October 6