The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, recently addressed key issues including the census timeline, CAMPA fund utilization, forest cover requirements, and unauthorized constructions in The Taj Trapezium Zone
The Supreme Court of India underscored the constitutional duty to protect trees while reviewing the NHAI’s request to fell over 800 trees for a highway project. The court warned against excessive requests, insisting on the necessity of compensatory afforestation before granting cutting permissions. The case raises concerns about balancing infrastructure development with environmental preservation.
