Punjab and Haryana High Court Closes PIL on DLF’s Tree Felling, Orders Afforestation

The Punjab and Haryana High Court closed a suo moto PIL regarding the felling of nearly 2,000 trees by DLF in Gurugram after the Haryana government confirmed the land does not fall within the protected Aravalli forest zone.

The Court noted that DLF had secured proper permissions and followed due process.

The Court further directed DLF to plant ten times the number of trees cut and ordered state authorities to ensure compliance during the monsoon.

With no coercive action pending and no violation found, the Court disposed of the petition, emphasizing environmental safeguards while acknowledging lawful development.