Archive · 29 Dec 2025
SC to Hear Aravalli Hills Protection Case
The Supreme Court in India is going to have a special hearing about the Aravalli hills.
These hills are very old and important for nature.
People are worried because the hills are being harmed by too much mining and building.
The court decided to look into this on its own because it's so important.
The hearing will happen soon, on December 29.
The hills are spread across several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
The court's decision could help protect these hills for the future.
Some people think the new rules will allow too much mining, but the government says only a small part of the hills can be mined and they have plans to protect the rest.
Supreme Court to hear case on Aravalli hills protection on December 29.
Court took suo motu cognisance due to concerns over unchecked mining and urbanisation.
Aravalli range is one of the oldest mountain systems in the world.
Hills play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
Range stretches across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Hearing on the protection of Aravalli hills
- When
- December 29
- Where
- Aravalli range across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat
- Why
- Concerns over unchecked mining and urbanisation
Environmental Activists
Government
Definition of Aravalli Hills
Environmental Activists
The 100-meter elevation rule could lead to unregulated mining and harm the ecosystem.
Government
Only 0.19% of the Aravalli range is eligible for mining, and a Management Plan for Sustainable Mining is required.
Protection of Aravalli Range
Environmental Activists
The changes in the definition pose serious risks to the mountain range's ecosystem.
Government
There are no relaxations in the protection of the Aravalli range, and all protected areas and forest reserves will remain unchanged.
- Location
- Aravalli range across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat
- Date of Hearing
- December 29
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Initiative
- Suo motu cognisance
- Concerns
- Unchecked mining and urbanisation
- Total Aravalli Area
- 1.47 lakh square kilometres
- Area Eligible for Mining
- 217 square kilometres
- Protection Measures
- Management Plan for Sustainable Mining and permission from ICFRE required
Sources
BREAKING: Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Aravalli Hills, CJI-Led Bench To Hear Case On Monday
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Two weeks before Supreme Court accepted 100-m Aravalli norm, its panel cautioned on mining leases
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Aravalli hills row: Supreme Court to hear matter on 29 Dec as eco-activists raise concerns over unscientific definition
Joint crackdown against illegal mining to begin across 20 Aravalli districts in Rajasthan from 29 Dec
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Supreme Court Takes Up Suo Motu Hearing On Aravalli Hills Definition And Mining Concerns
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Aravalli Hills definition
SC takes cognisance of Aravalli case; report reveals court panel warned against mining leases days before 100m order
Opinion | Understanding The Aravalli Order: Law, Science, And Public Concern
SC to hear on Monday Aravalli Hills definition issue amid row
Congress questions environment minister, claims Aravalli redefinition will fragment it
SC takes suo motu note of Aravalli row, hearing on hill definition set for tomorrow
