New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 28 -- The Supreme Court will hear the matter related to mining in the Aravalli Hills on Monday.A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice will take up the suo motu case.

Former forest conservation officer R P Balwan has also filed a petition before the apex court in connection with the issue.

The Supreme Court's decision to take suo motu cognisance has raised hopes among environmental activists and those concerned about the November 20 verdict, with expectations of a positive shift in the court's stance on the matter.

During its November 20 hearing, the Supreme Court accepted the recommendations of a Union environment ministry panel on which landforms should be considered part of the Aravalli hills.

In an aff...