The Supreme Court of India reinforced its 2015 order prohibiting tree felling within 5 kilometers of the Taj Mahal without permission. The ruling applies to the Taj Trapezium Zone, requiring approval from the court for any tree felling and emphasizing compliance with environmental protections, especially concerning other heritage sites.
The Delhi High Court today refrained from giving directives on the proposed Sunehri Bagh Masjid demolition, as the New Delhi Municipal Council assured that the objections of the mosque’s Imam would be considered. The Heritage Committee’s decision is pending, and the court emphasized that no final decision had been made yet.
