Why apex court's wading into Darbhanga's ponds

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies.

Petitioners accuse the Bihar government of threatening these lakes through a beautification project.

Locals argue the government's plan constitutes encroachment disguised as development.

The case highlights a broader decline in Bihar's water bodies over decades.

Experts emphasize the need for ecosystem preservation and community involvement. ...