| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Supreme Court stays its earlier ruling on Aravalli Hills definition. |
| Date | December 29, 2025 |
| Bench | Justices Surya Kant, J.K. Maheshwari, A.G. Masih |
| Reason for Stay | Ambiguity in Aravalli definition, concerns over ecological damage, and mining risks. |
| New Committee Mandate | Reassess mining impacts, clarify scientific definitions, provide independent expertise. |
| Status of Earlier Order | Kept in abeyance until new committee submits findings. |
| Centre's Argument | Defended earlier process, claiming proper committee formation and report submission. |
| Ecological Significance | Aravalli Range crucial for climate regulation and biodiversity. |
| Correct Answer to Q | C. Confusion over definition of Aravalli hills and ecological concerns |
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