Hyderabad, July 23 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 23, criticised the Telangana government for destroying the Kancha Gachibowli forest land overnight, stating that such actions cannot be justified in the name of sustainable development.

The bench comprised of Chief Justice of IndiaBR Gavaiand JusticesVinod ChandranandJoymalya Bagchi.

CJI slams Telangana govt

Hearing the case, CJI BR Gavai remarked, "I am myself an advocate for sustainable development, but that doesn't mean that overnight you should employ 30 bulldozers and clear all the jungle," reported Bar and Bench.

In an earlier hearing, the Supreme Court had strongly criticised the actions of the state and warned of contempt proceedings and temporary imprisonment if the o...