New Delhi, Feb 27: The Supreme Court has decided not to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order on moving toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site to Pithampur in Dhar district for disposal. The apex court also refused to stop the trial run scheduled for Thursday to dispose of the hazardous material.
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 Madhya Pradesh High Court has given the state government six weeks to dispose of toxic waste from the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. The court directed the media to avoid spreading misinformation about the disposal process, as public anxiety has surged, prompting protests. The government promised stringent safety measures and transparency to restore trust.
