The Uttarakhand High Court has allowed setting up a slaughterhouse away from the Naina Devi temple for goat sacrifices during the Nanda Devi festival, ensuring traditions are observed while maintaining environmental and religious sensitivities under judicial directions.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State to urgently draft guidelines to prevent manual scavenging in sewage treatment plants (STPs) following worker deaths in Bengaluru. The court emphasized the need for mechanization and stringent regulations, calling for a comprehensive policy to ensure worker safety while urging prompt action from authorities.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on oct 24, has issued notices to the Union government and state pollution control board due to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing noise pollution during festivals and weddings. Petitioners seek urgent measures to control noise levels exceeding permissible limits, which disrupt residents’ peace and health. Responses are due in four weeks.
