The Delhi High Court has directed that no commercial or religious activities be carried out on the Yamuna floodplains.
The Court observed that the ecologically sensitive area must be protected from encroachments and activities that could damage the river environment.
It categorically stated that “all types of commercial/religious activities for any purpose whatsoever” shall remain prohibited in the concerned area. The direction was issued while considering environmental concerns relating to the preservation of the Yamuna floodplains.
The Court emphasised the need to maintain ecological balance and prevent misuse of protected floodplain land for non-environmental purposes.
[Suresh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.]
