The Bombay High Court raises concerns during a hearing over a petition seeking permission to cut 847 mangroves in Palghar for a transmission line associated with the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project. According to reports, the court warns that reduced green cover could lead to a looming health concern related to oxygen availability, with one observation suggesting that people may need to carry oxygen cylinders in the future. The case is tied to environmental impacts of removing mangrove vegetation, with the petition arguing for the necessity of the transmission infrastructure for the bullet train’s power requirements.
The court’s remarks also focus on broader environmental effects in addition to the project’s stated utility. The hearing continues as legal arguments address the balance between infrastructure development and ecological protection, particularly around coastal and mangrove ecosystems in Palghar. The reports reflect the court’s concern about the long-term consequences of mangrove removal, while the matter proceeds through the legal process.
