There is a clear disregard for the court's verdict, as work in the area continues to harm the trees. This month, the SC has temporarily suspended tree cutting in Sector 21 of Delhi’s Dwarka, related to the redevelopment of the Bijwasan rail terminal.

Lately, in India, ‘what is a forest’ is a subject of great debate. This is one such case. In times of climate crisis, any green cover with a flourishing ecosystem should be conserved.