On December 17 and 18, 2024, the Supreme Court of India heard multiple appeals across civil and criminal cases. Notable cases included Sambhubhai Raisangbhai Padhiyar vs. State of Gujarat, Deepti Sharma vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, and several civil appeals involving entities such as the Uttar Pradesh Avas Evam Vikas Parishad and National Insurance Company Ltd. The court also issued new guidelines regarding illegal construction, emphasizing the necessity of completion certificates and placing responsibility on civic authorities and builders. Additionally, the Supreme Court mandated a tree census to be conducted by the Tree Authority and the Forest Research Institute, with guidance from a three-member expert committee. The court ruled that no tree felling is permitted without the approval of a Central Empowered Committee (CEC). These developments reflect the court's ongoing efforts to address environmental concerns and uphold legal standards in construction practices.