The Supreme Court has issued an order allowing the Delhi government to proceed with the removal of 13,000 invasive tree species located within the Central Ridge. The Central Ridge, a significant protected forest area in the national capital, has faced ongoing debates regarding the impact of non-native flora on the local ecosystem. The court's decision serves as a legal clearance for the government to initiate the removal process, which officials argue is necessary to restore the natural biodiversity of the region.

While the court has authorized the action, the implementation details and the specific methodology for the removal have not been fully disclosed in the initial reports. Environmentalists and government agencies have historically held differing views on how to manage the Ridge; some argue that removing invasive species is essential for the survival of native plants, while others express concern over the potential disruption to the existing forest canopy and local wildlife habitats. The court's ruling provides the government with the authority to move forward, though it is expected that the process will be monitored to ensure compliance with environmental standards. As of now, the government has not provided a definitive timeline for when the removal process will commence or how the cleared areas will be managed post-removal.