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SC: Aravalli expert committee should consult domain specialists, stakeholders

Sure! Here’s a rephrased version of the provided content: NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court announced on Monday that the expert committee responsible for defining the Aravalli hills and ranges should engage with domain experts and various stakeholders, ensuring the public’s voice is included. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and Vipul M Pancholi, remarked that the committee’s composition should be limited to avoid becoming unmanageable. “We cannot have a committee with 30 members, as it would be unmanageable. A size of 5-7 members is preferable, along with consultations with experts. We will include this in…

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SC Delays Order for Mining Lease Holders in Aravalli Row

Representative image NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court announced that it will not issue any orders favoring mining lease holders at this time, citing “quite disturbing” feedback regarding mining activities in the Aravalli hills and ranges. The apex court highlighted specific ecological concerns and, as of February, requested the environment ministry and relevant stakeholders to propose experts for a panel aimed at defining the Aravalli hills and ranges. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, stated, “We will not hear this matter in a piecemeal manner. We will not allow any activity until we are…