In the case of Bhavreen Kandhari v CD Singh and Ors. Delhi HC cites DCF for JNU tree violation, seeks explanation from Justice Jasmeet Singh. Court unaware of forest dept. clearance. The ruling pertains to a case on non-adherence to the Court's 2022 mandate, which mandates tree officers to justify each tree felling instance. Allegedly, despite this, 22 permissions were granted between May and August 2022. On August 31, 2023, the Delhi government assured the Court that no tree felling permits would be issued until the next hearing, except for essential projects, which will be reported to the Court.