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Jharkhand High Court Halts Bypass Project Over Plan to Fell 13,681 Trees
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 12:03 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has stayed a proposed bypass road that would have required cutting down 13,681 trees, citing environmental concerns.
The Jharkhand High Court issued an interim order halting the construction of a proposed bypass road that was slated to involve the removal of 13,681 trees. The court’s decision comes after environmental groups highlighted the ecological impact of such large‑scale tree felling.
Judges emphasized that trees act as the region’s lungs, providing essential air‑purifying functions and supporting local biodiversity. The order directs the state government and the project’s proponents to submit a revised plan that addresses the environmental concerns.
Authorities are now required to reassess the alignment of the bypass and explore alternatives that minimize tree loss. The stay remains in effect until a detailed environmental compliance report is filed and reviewed by the court.
Judges emphasized that trees act as the region’s lungs, providing essential air‑purifying functions and supporting local biodiversity. The order directs the state government and the project’s proponents to submit a revised plan that addresses the environmental concerns.
Authorities are now required to reassess the alignment of the bypass and explore alternatives that minimize tree loss. The stay remains in effect until a detailed environmental compliance report is filed and reviewed by the court.