HC Instructs Planting 10,000 Trees in Delhi, Funds Collected from Defaulting Litigants to be Utilized

The Delhi High Court has directed the plantation of 10,000 trees across the city, utilizing funds of over Rs 70 lakh deposited by defaulting litigants in various cases. The court emphasized that these funds should be used for the greater public good. To identify suitable locations for the tree plantation, four lawyers have been appointed as court commissioners, with a preference for public roads.

In justifying the importance of trees, Justice Najmi Waziri stated that they act as a “carbon sump,” absorbing the pollution that consistently affects the city throughout the year. Additionally, trees enhance the beauty of the city and provide numerous benefits for generations to come.

The court ordered the transfer of the allocated funds to the bank account of the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), GNCTD. The DCF, in collaboration with the Public Works Department (PWD), GNCTD, will be responsible for identifying areas for tree plantation. The appointed court commissioners, namely Shadan Farasat, Avishkar Singhvi, Tushar Sannu, and Aditya N Prasad, will each oversee the planting of at least 2,500 trees.