Hyderabad, May 15 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday, May 15 warned the Telangana government against further tree-felling in the Kancha Gachibowli land area in Hyderabad.

The bench, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, expressed deep concern over the deforestation carried out during a long weekend and warned of contempt proceedings, if restoration of forest is not taken up, reported Live Law.

In his remark, the CJI said, "It is up to the state whether it wants to restore the forest or not. If you want the Chief Secretary and half a dozen officers to shift to a temporary prison, we can do that."

Based on the Telangana government's request for a post-vacation hearing, the CJI adjourned the Suo Motu case to July 23. Acco...