Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging ex post facto environmental clearances, claiming they are legally invalid, harmful to public health, and undermine governance, following the Court’s December 2025 review on Aravalli land redefinition.

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• Jairam Ramesh filed petition in Supreme Court challenging post facto environmental clearances, calling them legally flawed and harmful to public welfare.

• Ex post facto approvals often allow projects to bypass environmental rules, undermining legal accountability and public safety measures.

• The petition is inspired by Supreme Court’s December 29, 2025 review of Aravalli land redefinition verdict.

• Ramesh asserted that such clearances make a mockery of governance and weaken environmental regulatory frameworks.

• Petition emphasizes public health risks due to inadequate assessment before granting environmental approvals retroactively.

• Congress leader urges the Supreme Court to strengthen enforcement and scrutiny over environmental governance.

• Legal challenge may impact future approvals of industrial and infrastructure projects lacking proper environmental compliance.