Aravalli Hills

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a controversial change to the legal definition of the Aravalli Hills, reviving long-standing concerns about mining, land use, and environmental protection. The move signals renewed judicial scrutiny over how ecological safeguards are interpreted and enforced across states.

The Supreme Court’s acceptance of a "100-meter" definition for the Aravalli Hills risks leaving vital foothills vulnerable to exploitation. This editorial argues that such arbitrary metrics dismantle the NCR's defense against desertification and water scarcity, proving that nature cannot be protected by math alone.