New Delhi, April 5 -- The Delhi High Court has granted permission for the transplantation of 26 trees to facilitate the expansion of the Supreme Court building complex. The expansion project aims to create additional courtrooms, including a Constitutional Court, chambers for judges, and improved facilities for lawyers and litigants.

The Supreme Court Project Division - 1, Central Public Works Department (CPWD) being responsible for the project, approached the High Court of Delhi as an Applicant to seek the court's approval to transplant 26 trees within the Supreme Court complex.

The High Court's decision, delivered by Justice Jasmeet Singh, allowed for 16 trees to be moved and transplanted along the periphery of the garden between Gates...