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Supreme Court warns Rajasthan on Jojari river mining
The Hindu·
The Supreme Court on Monday criticised Rajasthan over illegal mining in the Jojari-Luni-Bandi river system. It warned of a CBI probe if the state failed to act. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta told Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju that officers regularised leases after violations were flagged. The bench is hearing suo motu proceedings opened after a news report.
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What It Means For You
- Mining operators in the Jojari-Luni-Bandi basin face closer court scrutiny and possible lease reviews.
- State officials could face a CBI investigation if remedial steps on environmental damage are not taken.
- River pollution data and illegal mining statistics Rajasthan must file will shape the court's next orders.
What's Happening
- The bench asked what Rajasthan had done to supply statistics on illegal mining in the rivers.
- Justice Mehta said officers moved to regularise leases after illegal mining was pointed out.
- The hearing continued proceedings the top court opened following a 2025 news report on the issue.
Jojari river mining litigation
- The Jojari river pollution case sits within broader Supreme Court monitoring of mining impacts on river systems.
- Additional Solicitor General Raju appeared for Rajasthan at the Monday hearing.
- The court's oral observations did not immediately issue a formal CBI direction.
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