Illegal Tree Felling Behind Floods, Landslides in North India? SC Seeks Centre’s Response

The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the widespread landslides and floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and other northern states, observing that illegal felling of trees appears to be a major contributing factor. A bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, along with Justice K. Vinod Chandran, said media reports […]