India's top court keeps in abeyance its Aravalli Hills judgment, to form new expert panel

Key Highlights

• Supreme Court stayed its earlier ruling on the Aravalli Hills from November 20, 2025.
• The court expressed the need for an independent expert review of the definitions related to the Aravalli Hills.
• Concerns were raised that the previous definitions could facilitate unregulated mining.
• The expert committee will reassess the environmental impact of the recommendations made by the earlier panel.
• The court emphasized the necessity for fair and impartial expert opinions before proceeding.