India’s Supreme Court hears case over Aravalli hills definition amid mining, environmental concerns

0 January 21, 2026 02:10

India’s Supreme Court is set to hear a closely watched environmental case on Wednesday (Jan 21) that could shape the future of the Aravalli hills, one of the world’s oldest geological formations and a critical ecological barrier for northern India. At the centre of the dispute is a proposed redefinition of the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range, which environmental activists warn could allow large swathes of the hills to be opened up for mining and construction. Ishan Garg reports for CNA.

Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub

Visit our website: https://cna.asia
Download our app: https://cna.asia/app

Get our editors’ picks of stories via chat apps:
Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram
WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp

Follow us on these platforms:
https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia
https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia
https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia