Bhopal, Dec. 25 -- The widening of the Ayodhya Bypass road into a 10-lane road in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal has come under judicial scrutiny, with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directing an immediate halt on tree felling until the next hearing.

The order came on December 22 after petitioner and RTI activist Nitin Saxena approached the tribunal, alleging large-scale violations in the clearance process for the project being executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

RTI activist Saxena told ANI, "The entire matter was sub judice before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). During the hearing held on December 22, the Director and counsel of NHAI were present, and the case was heard by a special bench of the NGT. Du...