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.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court stayed an NGT order requiring Punjab to pay over Rs 1,000 crore for legacy waste management. The court issued notices to the Centre and the CPCB following Punjab’s appeal against the NGT ruling, emphasizing the state’s ongoing non-compliance with environmental laws and the pressing issue of legacy waste management.
