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flag India's Supreme Court reaffirmed its ban on illegal Aravalli Hills mining on Jan. 21, 2026, citing irreversible environmental harm.

flag On January 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reiterated its ban on illegal mining in the Aravalli Hills, emphasizing the risk of irreversible environmental harm. flag The court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, extended its stay on a prior ruling that defined the Aravalli range based on elevation and proximity, citing widespread concerns over ecological damage. flag It directed the formation of an expert committee of scientists, environmentalists, and mining specialists to reassess the region’s boundaries and mining impacts under the court’s direct supervision. flag The Rajasthan government pledged to enforce the ban, and the court barred new petitions to prevent conflicting rulings, with a hearing scheduled in four weeks.

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