Despite criticism over its Aravalli ruling, the Supreme Court in 2025 actively intervened in multiple cases to protect forests, wildlife, rivers, and public health. From stopping illegal mining to safeguarding animal corridors, the court adopted a strict approach against environmental neglect across several states.

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•  Supreme Court condemned forest land grabbing in Uttarakhand
•  State termed “silent spectator” to years of encroachment
•  Ordered probe into illegal forest land seizures
•  Jharkhand told to declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary
•  Mining banned within 1 km of parks and sanctuaries nationwide
•  Court flagged mining as threat to ecology and wildlife
•  Bihar, Centre asked to report on Ganga encroachment, dolphins
•  Tiger safaris barred in core tiger habitats
•  Delhi toll congestion flagged for worsening air pollution
•  Nilgiris resorts ordered to vacate elephant corridors