SC Raps Officials, Builder Mafias for Destroying Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake

• The Supreme Court criticized government officials and builder mafias for illegal construction near Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh.
• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant warned the Haryana government against environmental damage, citing the lake's destruction.
• The court highlighted declining water levels and ecological neglect due to unchecked construction around the rain-fed lake.
• SC questioned why local environmental issues bypass High Courts, suggesting a 'friendly match' in the Sukhna Lake case.
• The court made remarks during a hearing on the Aravalli Hills case, suspending a previous order and forming an expert committee.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court slams officials and builders for Sukhna Lake's destruction, urging accountability and environmental protection.