Court Stops Construction In Hilly Terrain With Steep Slopes: Kerala High Court

Thiruvananthapuram, August 8, 2024 — In a crucial development concerning environmental protection, the High Court of Kerala has directed a temporary suspension on excavation activities in hilly terrains with steep slopes until further notice. This decision comes as part of the ongoing case concerning the regulation of construction and excavation activities in sensitive ecological zones. Order Details: In the case of S. Unnikrishnan vs. State of Kerala, the court was…