Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd Friday claimed before the Supreme Court that no tree cutting has been carried out in Aarey forest in Mumbai, rather only some weeds, bushes and branches were removed.
Appearing for a group of residents, senior advocate Chander Uday Singh contended before a bench presided over by Justice U U Lalit that tree cutting resumed in Aarey forest region for the metro car shed project despite status quo orders.
The bench, comprising justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aniruddha Bose, noted that the matter needs to be heard in detail. The court initially said it would order the status quo.
