The Supreme Court on Thursday orally said illegal mining in the Aravalli range in Rajasthan must stop.
“Illegal mining in Aravalli has to stop. What action have you taken against illegal mining and officials who are permitting this activity?” Justice B.R. Gavai, heading a Special Bench with Justice A.S. Oka, told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Rajasthan.
The court’s amicus curiae, advocate K. Parameshwar, urged the court to order a stop to fresh mining leases.
