The activists had protested against the felling of trees for a proposed metro car shed in Aarey Colony.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday directed the State Home department to withdraw cases registered against protesters last year for opposing felling of trees for a proposed metro car shed in Aarey Colony, a prime green lung of the city.
The decision was taken at the State cabinet meeting.
A tweet from the Chief Minister’s office said Mr. Thackeray has directed the State home department to begin the process of withdrawing the cases.
The request for withdrawal of cases was made at the cabinet meeting by State Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray, which was supported by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other ministers.
“I thank all the cabinet colleagues of the MVA government for prioritising and realising the importance of sustainable development and green…
