SC commences hearing on plea against felling of trees in Aarey

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday commenced hearing on a plea against felling of trees in Mumbai’s Aarey to set up a Metro car shed.

A special bench of justices Arun Mishra and Ashok Bhushan started hearing the plea filed by a law student on the felling of trees.

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The felling of trees is being opposed by green activists and local residents.

The apex court decided Sunday to register as PIL a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi by law student Rishav Ranjan seeking a stay on the cutting of trees.

A notice was posted on the Supreme Court website about holding the urgent hearing.

PTI