Archive · 27 Jul 2025
SC to Hear Plea Challenging Apple Orchard Removal in Himachal Pradesh
Imagine the government wants to cut down apple trees growing on land they don't own.
Some people are saying, "Wait!"
They say the trees are important for the land, and also for the farmers who sell the apples.
The people in charge of the area made the government do this without properly checking if it was a good idea.
The people who own the apple trees say it could cause landslides and hurt the economy.
They want the government to find a better way, like selling the apples or helping the farmers.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the former deputy mayor of Shimla challenging a high court order.
The High Court directed the removal of apple orchards from encroached forest lands and the planting of forest species.
The plea argues the High Court order is arbitrary and will cause environmental and socio-economic harm.
Petitioners state that apple orchards contribute to soil stability and support local economies.
Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister is not in favor of the tree felling and wants to explore legal options.
- Who
- Former deputy mayor of Shimla, Tikender Singh Panwar, and activist advocate Rajiv Rai, along with the Himachal Pradesh government.
- What
- Supreme Court hearing a plea against a High Court order to remove apple orchards.
- When
- July 28 for the hearing.
- Where
- Supreme Court in relation to Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To challenge the High Court's order, arguing it is arbitrary and will cause environmental and economic harm.
Advocates for Apple Orchards
High Court and Proponents of Removal
Environmental Impact
Advocates for Apple Orchards
Removal of orchards will harm the environment by increasing landslides.
High Court and Proponents of Removal
Removal of the orchards is necessary as the orchards are on encroached land
Economic Impact
Advocates for Apple Orchards
Cutting the trees will hurt the local economy.
High Court and Proponents of Removal
Encroached land requires the removal of illegal plantings
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Case
- Plea against High Court order on apple orchard removal
- Petitioners
- Tikender Singh Panwar, Rajiv Rai
- High Court Order
- Directed removal of apple orchards
- Date of hearing
- July 28
- Location of affected area
- Himachal Pradesh
- Chief Minister's Stance
- Against felling apple-laden trees