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SC halts felling of 875 trees for Himachal's Himri-Nala road project

Shimla, June 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court has stayed the felling of 875 trees for the proposed Himri-Nala road project falling under the Shimla Rural Constituency.
The court issued the stay while hearing an intervention application filed by a Vijayendra Pal Singh, who is resident of Himri village.
Hearing this matter on June 23, Division bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavi listed the matter on July 16, 2025. In the meantime, AmicusCuriae and counsel for the State would examine the applications and submit the responses.
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