Uttarakhand Highway Tree Felling Protests
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Uttarakhand Highway Tree Felling Protests (Jul 2026)

Court & CBI Judicial Progress

Supreme Court Contempt Petition

Pending SC Hearing

Petitioner Reenu Paul filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against NHAI's arbitrary interpretation of HC orders to begin felling before SC rulings on elephant corridors (Anita Kandwal vs. State of UK).

Source: Down To Earth (July 17, 2026)

Alternative Project High Court Directions

Under Evaluation

Civil engineer Ashish Garg submitted alternative non-deforestation road widening plans, which Uttarakhand High Court directed authorities to evaluate.

Source: Down To Earth (July 17, 2026)