The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold its recent acceptance of a new definition of the Aravalli Hills, saying key environmental clarifications were still required. “Many inter-hill corridors, lower slopes, and seasonal stream systems do not rise above 100 metres. “The top court permitting any form of mining or other 'developmental' activities effectively means that up to 90 per cent of the Aravalli hills could vanish. Many of these species depend not on the highest ridges but on the lower hills and valleys now at risk. “They depend on the lower hills, slopes, and corridors for movement, breeding, and survival.

Source: The Telegraph December 29, 2025 15:38 UTC