Supreme Court refuses extension for Aravalli panel, sets November 30 deadline for final report
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a request for a six-month extension from a committee tasked with defining the Aravalli range. The court has mandated that the final report be submitted by November 30, 2026.
Why it matters
The Aravalli range is an ecologically sensitive area, and the court's intervention is vital for regulating mining and protecting the region's environmental integrity.
While rejecting a six-month extension sought by a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee tasked with defining the Aravalli hills and range, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday (September 7, 2026) questioned whether it was “waiting for his retirement”. The court directed the panel to submit its final report by November 30, 2026.
“They should have clearly asked for a date after my retirement... It appears they are waiting for my retirement. We are not going to allow this,” the Chief Justice told Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre.
CJI Kant is due to demit office on February 9, 2027.
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