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‘Mining Mafia Strong Enough’: Supreme Court Slams Haryana  Date: May 2025 In a scathing rebuke that echoes concerns of many environmentalists and law-abiding citizens, the Supreme Court of India recently came down heavily on the Chief Secretary of Haryana for the state’s failure to stop illegal mining in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli Hills. The bench didn't mince words — calling out the alarming grip of the "mining mafia" and highlighting the administrative inaction in what appears to be a blatant violation of the law. “Mining Mafia Strong Enough?”: A Wake-Up Call The statement by the Supreme Court — “Is the mining mafia strong enough?” — isn’t just rhetorical. It’s a chilling indication that illegal operators might be running free in the Aravalli region, undermining the rule of law and irreparably damaging the environment. The court's remarks came during a hearing on the persistent illegal mining activities reported in areas that were supposed...