Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court scheduled an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the first trial run for disposing of Bhopal gas tragedy waste. Justice Gavai told the Madhya Pradesh State counsel that the court would not interfere unless it was proven that the waste transportation and dumping posed a risk to Pithampur’s local population. The case raises environmental and public health concerns regarding the safe disposal of toxic waste.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding open defecation at the Maha Kumbh Mela. A petition was filed demanding Rs. 10 crore as environmental compensation for inadequate sanitation facilities. The plea argues that the government’s failure to provide proper amenities has harmed the environment. The tribunal directed the state to clarify its stance on the issue.