NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court of India decided not to interfere in an ongoing case regarding illegal tree felling in Delhi. Instead, it has left the decision to the Delhi High Court on whether it wants to continue hearing the matter, even though a similar issue is under consideration by the apex court.
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.
