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- The Supreme Court rejected a request for a six-month extension from a committee tasked with defining the Aravalli hills.
- The bench instructed the panel to submit its final findings by November 30, 2026, and to hold consultations with affected tribal communities.
- This committee was established to provide a scientific definition of the range and recommend mining regulations.
- The court's decision aims to prevent further delays in environmental protection efforts in the region.
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Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India
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“They should have clearly asked for a date after my retirement... It appears they are waiting for my retirement. We are not going to allow this”
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…hills and range, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday (September 7, 2026) questioned whether it was “waiting for his retirement”. The court directed the panel to submit its final report by November 30, 2026. “ They should have clearly asked for a date after my retirement... It appears they are waiting for my retirement. We are not going to allow this ,” the Chief Justice told Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre. CJI Kant is due to demit office on February 9, 2027. Also Read | Rights groups call for overhaul in hearings by Supreme…
Diwan Singh
co-founder of Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan
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“Why is the Supreme Court in such a hurry that CJI Kant cannot grant a six-month extension? Mistakes made by the previous CJI Gavai are being repeated by the current Chief Justice, who wants to hand a decision regarding the Aravallis in a hurry before his term ends. It is very disturbing to see the Supreme Court is not respecting the request of the high-powered committee created by its own order, and treating them (the committee) like school students”
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…AVJA had, even before Monday’s order, raised concerns over the committee’s functioning, alleging that it had not conducted adequate public consultations nor visited villages affected by illegal mining in the region. “ Why is the Supreme Court in such a hurry that CJI Kant cannot grant a six-month extension? Mistakes made by the previous CJI Gavai are being repeated by the current Chief Justice, who wants to hand a decision regarding the Aravallis in a hurry before his term ends. It is very disturbing to see the Supreme Court is not respecting the request of the high-powered committee created by its own order, and treating them (the committee) like school students ,” Diwan Singh, co-founder of AVJA, said. (With inputs from Nikhil M. Babu) Published - September 07, 2026 05:12 pm IST…
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