Aravalli "Death Warrant": New Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Mass Protests In November 2025, India's Supreme Court redefined the Aravalli hills, protecting only landforms rising 100 meters or more above local terrain. This uniform definition has triggered a nationwide outcry, as internal assessments from the Forest Survey of India suggest it excludes over 90% of the range from legal protection. Environmentalists argue the ruling is a "death warrant" that opens low-lying ridges to rampant mining and construction. These ancient hills serve as a critical ecological shield, preventing desertification from the Thar Desert and filtering air for the Delhi-NCR region. The #SaveAravalli movement is now demanding full protection for the entire range to prevent a total climate collapse.
