100-Metre Rule Explained: Why SC's Aravalli Judgment Is Controversial
The Supreme Court has accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli Hills, recognising only landforms rising 100 metres above local relief for protection. While the Centre insists this does not open the floodgates for mining, opposition parties and environmental groups warn of long-term risks. So, what does the judgment actually say? Which areas remain protectedand which don't? NDTV's Parmeshwar Bawa reports.
