Supreme Court Halts Development on Disputed Hyderabad Land

The court cites ecological concerns and procedural lapses, ordering a stop to all activities on the 400-acre site near the University of Hyderabad.

The Supreme Court has indefinitely halted tree felling and excavation on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli, citing environmental and legal concerns.
The Telangana High Court has scheduled further hearings for April 7, while directing the state government to suspend activities on the site.
Students and faculty of the University of Hyderabad continue their indefinite protests and class boycott, demanding the removal of police and machinery from the area.
The Union environment ministry has requested a detailed report from the Telangana government on alleged illegal clearing of vegetation on the disputed land.
The Telangana government maintains the land is designated for industrial use, projecting significant economic benefits, while activists argue for its ecological preservation.