Delhi HC takes judicial notice of 52.3-degrees temperature in city

The Delhi High Court warned that Delhi could become a "barren desert" due to deforestation, noting the city's record temperature of 52.3°C on May 30, 2024. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela emphasized the urgency of protecting deemed forests, directing swift action to support the newly named "Special Empowered Committee" to combat deforestation effectively.