SC Stays Aravallis Redefinition, Offers 'Flicker of Hope' for Ecosystem

• Supreme Court stayed its earlier order that narrowed the definition of the Aravalli range based solely on elevation.
• The stay puts on hold a definition criticized for excluding large parts of the range, risking mining and development.
• Court proposed a new high-powered expert committee to review ecological continuity, mining, and scientific basis.
• Union Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomed the stay, while Aaditya Thackeray called it significant but temporary relief.
• Congress leader Jairam Ramesh welcomed the move as a 'flicker of hope' but renewed calls for Yadav's resignation.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court's stay on Aravallis redefinition offers hope for ecological protection and further review.