Madhya Pradesh High Court Report: 448 Trees Felled No Permission – MP HC Action

The Madhya Pradesh High Court noted a report of 448 trees felled without requisite permissions under forest or environmental statutes and directed remedial action. The Court reminded the State and subordinate authorities of their statutory duty to regulate tree-felling, verify permits and protect forest cover. The judgment signals the judiciary’s proactive oversight in environmental matters, emphasising accountability for unauthorised large-scale vegetation loss and ordering status-quo preservation until further inquiry.