Today, On 19th December, The Supreme Court directed a tree census in Delhi and ruled that no more than 50 trees can be cut down without approval from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). This order came in response to a plea seeking the Court’s role in upholding the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. The initiative focuses on better oversight of tree felling and protecting the environment. The Court highlighted the importance of sustainable urban development through this decision.
The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Deputy Conservator of Forest for allowing unauthorized tree cutting and transplantation at JNU, in breach of a previous court undertaking. The court criticized the Forest Department for failing to communicate permissions, highlighting a lapse in oversight. This incident underscores the need for adherence to environmental laws and legal compliance.
