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Observing that the Mumbai Metro has made an attempt to overreach the court's jurisdiction, the Supreme Court on Monday directed it to pay Rs 10 lakh fine within two weeks for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission.
The apex court modified its 2019 order restraining the authorities from felling any more trees in Aarey for the purpose of a metro car shed.
The felling of trees in Aarey colony has been opposed by green activists and residents
The felling of trees in the colony has been opposed by environmentalists and residents
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala took note that there was a need to fell 84 trees