Supreme Court to Form High-Powered Expert Committee for Aravallis to Combat Illegal Mining

• The Supreme Court has ordered the formation of a high-powered expert committee for the Aravalli region to prevent illegal mining.
• The committee will comprise scientists, environmental, and forest sector experts to ensure no illegal mining occurs, citing irreversible and serious consequences.
• CJI Suryakant, hearing the suo motu cognizance case, stated no new petitions should be filed and asked the amicus curiae for a report and expert names.
• The Court extended the stay on its previous 100-meter rule decision regarding mining limits in the Aravalli region.
• All parties are requested to submit suggestions and names for the committee, emphasizing that negligence in environmentally sensitive Aravallis impacts future generations.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court mandates a high-powered expert committee for Aravallis to prevent illegal mining and protect future generations.