The Supreme Court issued directions to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to curb illegal sand mining around the National Chambal Sanctuary, stressing protection of ecologically sensitive habitats and endangered wildlife while addressing socio-economic causes behind rampant mining activities in the Chambal region.
Today, On 29th November, the Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh officials for illegally felling 454 trees on Vrindavan Road. The Court mandated that permitted tree-felling must occur only between 6 PM and 8 AM. A halt to further tree felling was ordered, highlighting the need for adherence to judicial directives.
