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VIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA
In Re: 2 Million Lives At Risk, Contamination In Jojari River, Rajasthan – Appellant
Versus
. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. clarification on interim stay (Para 1) |
| 2. formation of monitoring committee for river restoration (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. updates from the status reports of the committee (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. evaluation of environmental degradation (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. issues with industrial waste management (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. sewage treatment infrastructure failures (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 7. inspection findings and impact on ecology (Para 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 8. committee's recommendations for immediate actions (Para 33) |
| 9. actions taken by authorities based on recommendations (Para 34) |
| 10. identification of discharge points and mapping (Para 35 , 36 , 37 , 38) |
| 11. further recommendations for restoration efforts (Para 39 , 40 , 41) |
| 12. state negligence in environmental protection (Para 42 , 43 , 44) |
| 13. systemic failures identified by the court (Para 45 , 46 , 47 , 48) |
| 14. urgent measures needed to address ecological crises (Para 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54) |
| 15. interim directions for comprehensive actions (Para 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61) |
ORDER :
1. This Court, vide order dated 21st November, 20251 [ In Re: 2 Million Lives at Risk, Co
The right to a pollution-free environment, including access to clean water, is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, necessitating urgent state compliance in pollution control and....
The right to a clean environment and access to safe drinking water is an integral facet of the right to life. The state bears a constitutional obligation to ensure environmental protection, enforce r....
Municipal bodies must ensure functional STPs and waste management; pollution control boards to monitor compliance, recover environmental compensation for violations, and prosecute defaulters.
Local bodies strictly liable for untreated sewage discharge into water bodies; compensation regime enforced at Rs.5-10 lakh monthly per default, with monitoring by pollution boards for remediation an....
The principles of natural justice must be adhered to, requiring full opportunity for objections before tribunal decisions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
The Tribunal emphasized the principle of 'Polluter Pays' for environmental violations and mandated the imposition of compensation while acknowledging improvements made by the industry.
Environmental compliance is fundamental; violations can result in operational revocation and require remediation consistent with the 'Polluter Pays' principle.
Nagar Panchayat's continuous violations of water pollution standards necessitate significant environmental compensations for restoration and compliance.
Treated industrial effluent cannot be discharged into storm water drains joining rivers unless meeting surface water standards (COD <50 mg/l), violating pollution laws despite general compliance; pol....
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