Supreme Court of India · 2023-04-17
IN RE FELLING OF TREES IN AAREY FOREST (MAHARASHTRA) vs
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/36650
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- IN RE FELLING OF TREES IN AAREY FOREST (MAHARASHTRA)
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of tree felling in Aarey Forest, Maharashtra, in the context of ongoing legal proceedings regarding the establishment of a Metro Car depot. The court noted previous orders that had temporarily halted tree felling and emphasized the need for a comprehensive examination of the environmental implications. The matter was set for final disposal, reflecting the court's commitment to balancing developmental needs with environmental protection.