The Supreme Court (on January 10) clarified that E-Rickshaws, if permitted, in the city of Matheran would be only for present hand cart pullers. This was to compensate them on account of their loss.
The Supreme Court (on January 10), prima facie, opined that if the State of Rajasthan believes that the mining activities in the Aravali Range pose a threat to the environment, the State can also.