Bombay High Court approves cutting 209 mangroves for a power line, balancing development and environment.

The Bombay High Court has approved Adani Electricity Mumbai Infra Ltd's plan to cut 209 mangroves to build a high-voltage electricity transmission line in Mumbai and its suburbs. The project, deemed critical for increasing the city's power supply, includes an 80-kilometer stretch with 30 kilometers of overhead lines and 50 kilometers of underground cables. The court noted the need to balance sustainable development with environmental preservation while acknowledging the project's public importance.

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