Delhi, India, June 2 (HBTV): The Delhi High Court recently took judicial notice of the highest temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius ever recorded in Delhi. It warned, "It is not far to see the day when this city may be only a barren desert if the present generation continues an apathetic view on the deforestation."  

Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made the observation while dealing with a batch of petitions seeking directives on the protection of deemed forests in Delhi.  

Judicial notice is taken of the fact that as recent as May 30, 2024, the official temperature recorded in Delhi was 52.3 degrees Celsius, Justice Gedela said in the order passed on May 31. It is not far to see the day when this city may be only a barren desert, in case the present generation continues an apathetic view on the deforestation, Gedela said. 

In April the Internal Department Committee was constituted for the protection and management of deemed forests in Delhi.   

During the hearing, Advocate Gautam Narayan, Amicus Curae, submitted that once this court had passed an order, the infrastructure and other facilities as required for efficient administration and discharge of the responsibilities.