Prem Bihari Srivastava v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Deptt. of Panchayati Raj Lko. and 5 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; PIL No. 299 of 2025; Prem Bihari Srivastava v. State of U.P. through Addl. Chief Secretary, Department of Panchayati Raj and 5 others; Judge: Pankaj Bhatia; subject: alleged illegal cutting/felling of trees by respondent no. 6; Standing Counsel instructed that trees still standing; personal affidavit of respondents no. 3 & 4 sought on whether trees were cut and whether cutting process was followed; interim direction for lawful disposal of cut trees; affidavit within two weeks; order dated 9.4.2025; next listing 30.04.2025; interim order only, no merits decided.
What did the court decide?
Interim order: respondents no. 3 & 4 directed to file personal affidavits within two weeks stating whether the trees were cut and whether the cutting process was followed; as an interim measure, respondents no. 3 & 4 to ensure proper disposal, in accordance with law, of any cut trees still lying at the site; matter to be listed on 30.04.2025. No decision on merits.