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Punjab-Haryana High Court Slams New Tree Law as Draconian, Seeks Reconsideration
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has criticized Punjab's newly enacted tree law as draconian and directed the state government to reconsider the legislation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a strong verdict regarding the recently implemented tree protection law in Punjab. The bench described the new legislation as draconian, expressing concern over its stringent provisions.
In its order, the court did not strike down the law outright but asked the Punjab state government to reconsider the legal framework. The judiciary highlighted that the current wording and penalties may be disproportionately harsh for citizens.
The court's intervention signals a judicial check on the executive's power to legislate on environmental matters, emphasizing the need for balanced and reasonable laws. The state administration is now expected to review the provisions in light of the court's observations.
In its order, the court did not strike down the law outright but asked the Punjab state government to reconsider the legal framework. The judiciary highlighted that the current wording and penalties may be disproportionately harsh for citizens.
The court's intervention signals a judicial check on the executive's power to legislate on environmental matters, emphasizing the need for balanced and reasonable laws. The state administration is now expected to review the provisions in light of the court's observations.