The earlier deadline to submit the Aravalli panel's report expired on August 31.
The expert panel, set up on the Court's orders earlier this year, had sought six months more - until February 28, 2027 - to submit its report on the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills.
However, the Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took exception to the request, and said it was an attempt to keep the issue in cold storage till CJI Kant demits office.
"The committee has basically asked for an adjournment till my retirement," remarked CJI Kant during the hearing today.
CJI Kant will retire from office on February 9, 2027.
The earlier deadline to submit the Aravalli panel's report expired on August 31. The expert panel, set up on the Court's orders earlier this year, had sought six months more - until February 28, 2027 - to submit its report on the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills.
However, the Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took exception to the request, and said it was an attempt to keep the issue in cold storage till CJI Kant demits office.
"The committee has basically asked for an adjournment till my retirement," remarked CJI Kant during the hearing today.
CJI Kant will retire from office on February 9, 2027.
