Restore green cover or be ready for jail: Supreme Court to Telangana

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India reprimanded the Telangana government for illegally felling trees and removing green cover from over 100 acres in Kancha Gachibowli forest, emphasizing the need for restoration or the potential jailing of senior officials. The court highlighted that any tree removal requires its permission and expressed concern for wildlife affected by the deforestation, demanding a revival plan within a month. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued the actions were unintentional, but the court insisted on accountability and protection of the environment.