'Entire Himachal Pradesh May Vanish; Revenue Earning Can't Be at Cost of Environment': Supreme Court Raises Alarm '

On August 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of India raised a stark alarm regarding the deteriorating environmental situation in Himachal Pradesh, stating that if unregulated development continues, "the entire State may vanish in thin air from the map of the country." The observation came during the hearing of an appeal filed by M/S Pristine Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. VERSUS State of Himachal Pradesh & ANR., where the Court emphasized…