The Aarey controversy

In October, Mumbai Police imposed the section in the Aarey colony following a massive protest over tree cutting in the area. Police booked 38 people, and detained another 60 others who violated the law.

Aarey protest was triggered after the Bombay High Court dismissed petitions against Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) to save the green zone and make way for metro shed — by slashing over 2,600 trees.