Justice Abhay S. Oka stated that activities like bursting firecrackers or polluting rivers cannot be justified under Article 25’s freedom of religion. He urged citizens and courts to prioritise environmental protection over religious sentiments.
The Supreme Court, On Dec 4, criticized the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for relying solely on a joint committee report without independent evaluation, highlighting a “glaring error.” The Court ruled that tribunals must thoroughly examine all evidence and allow parties to present their case, quashing the NGT’s order against M/s Grasim Industries for violating environmental norms.
Today(on 10th July),The Supreme Court criticized Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab for widespread vacancies in their pollution control boards, deeming them ineffective. Justices AS Oka and Augustine George Masih emphasized urgent action, especially in Delhi where 233 out of 344 positions in the Pollution Control Committee remain unfilled.
