Archive · 23 Jul 2025
SC Criticizes Telangana on Deforestation in Hyderabad's Forest Area
The Supreme Court is not happy with the Telangana government.
The government is cutting down trees in a forest area to build new buildings.
The court says that is not sustainable development and is not okay.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) said it's wrong to use many bulldozers to clear a forest overnight.
The court is reviewing a case about this, and the government was told to come up with a plan to restore the area.
Students and environmentalists are protesting the decision because they don't want the trees cut down.
Supreme Court criticizes Telangana government for deforestation in Hyderabad.
The CJI questioned the use of bulldozers to clear the Kancha Gachibowli forest area.
The court is hearing a case regarding the government's plan to allocate 400 acres of green cover for IT infrastructure.
A stay on the deforestation was previously ordered by the Supreme Court.
Protests were held by students and environmental activists against the tree felling.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and the Telangana government are involved, along with students and environmental activists.
- What
- The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about the Telangana government's tree felling in the Kancha Gachibowli forest area.
- When
- The hearing was adjourned until August 13.
- Where
- Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The court is addressing concerns about deforestation and sustainable development.
Environmentalists and Students
Telangana Government
Deforestation for Development
Environmentalists and Students
Oppose tree felling and demand withdrawal of the decision.
Telangana Government
Government's decision to clear the forest for development.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Location
- Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Government
- Telangana Government
- Issue
- Deforestation for IT infrastructure
- Action
- Stay on deforestation ordered
- Land area
- 400 acres