Justice Vikram Nath emphasized the urgent need for stricter pollution regulations and investments in clean technologies during the National Conference on Environment 2025. He articulated concerns over high pollution levels affecting children’s health in New Delhi, called for collective action, and underlined the judiciary’s role in promoting environmental rights and sustainable development.
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The Kerala High Court has directed the formation of an expert committee to address Periyar River pollution, noting the adverse impact of industrial effluents. Despite previous directives, government authorities and existing committees have failed to effectively tackle the pollution issue. The court has mandated the formation of a new committee and scheduled further hearings for July 3.