The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the long-pending issue of framing a uniform and scientific definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges — a move that will have far-reaching implications for environmental conservation, land use, and mining regulation across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria reserved the verdict after hearing submissions from Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati , appearing for the Centre, and senior advocate and amicus curiae K. Parmeswar .

ASG Bhati referred to the final report of the committee constituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in compliance with the Court’s May 2024 directions in the M.

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