Aravalli Definition Row: Supreme Court to Form Expert Committee Under Its Supervision

The Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed constituting an expert committee to examine issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli hills and environmental concerns arising from mining activities.

The Court sought the names of eminent environmentalists and forest experts from the Amicus Curiae and law officers. It clarified that the committee would function under the direct control and supervision of the Court.

The move follows the Court’s decision to recall its earlier order approving a restrictive definition of the Aravallis, amid concerns that it could permit large-scale mining.

Interim directions restraining illegal mining will continue to operate.