Supreme Court hears a suo motu case on environmental protection & climate vulnerability in Himachal Pradesh.
Court in last hearing warned unchecked ecological degradation could wipe the State “off the map” & directed Centre & State to file action plans.
Court in last hearing warned unchecked ecological degradation could wipe the State “off the map” & directed Centre & State to file action plans.
Bench: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta.
These remarks came while dismissing Pristine Hotels’ challenge to a June 2025 notification declaring Shri Tara Mata Hill a green area.
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Counsel: This is Himachal Pradesh ecology matter.
J Nath: Yes.
Counsel: Mylords had already issued an order, pursuant to which a report by state has been filed.
J Nath: Who is appearing for state?
Counsel: I am additional Advocate General for the state and Advocate General is also appearing( virtually).
J Nath: Yes.
Counsel: Mylords had already issued an order, pursuant to which a report by state has been filed.
J Nath: Who is appearing for state?
Counsel: I am additional Advocate General for the state and Advocate General is also appearing( virtually).
J Nath: We will consider to appoint somebody to help us.
Order:Learned Advocate General and Learned Additional Advocate General submits that a report of 165 has already been filed by state on 23rd August, 2025. As this is suo moto petition registered by this Court, we will consider appointing Amicus curiae to assist Court in this matter. List after four weeks.
Order:Learned Advocate General and Learned Additional Advocate General submits that a report of 165 has already been filed by state on 23rd August, 2025. As this is suo moto petition registered by this Court, we will consider appointing Amicus curiae to assist Court in this matter. List after four weeks.
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