Bombay HC to Form High-Powered Committee on Mumbai Air Pollution
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News18•29-01-2026, 18:15
Bombay HC to Form High-Powered Committee on Mumbai Air Pollution
- •The Bombay High Court will establish a high-powered committee to oversee compliance with air pollution control measures in the Mumbai region.
- •The court noted that efforts by state and civic authorities to tackle air pollution have been insufficient and unsatisfactory.
- •Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar emphasized the court's aim to ensure citizens breathe pure air, not to criticize authorities.
- •The HC took suo motu cognizance of rising pollution in October 2023 and has since expressed dissatisfaction with steps taken by civic bodies and MPCB.
- •The new committee, potentially led by a former Supreme Court judge, will monitor compliance daily, with suggestions for citizen compensation also considered.
Why It Matters: Bombay HC to form a high-powered committee to tackle Mumbai's severe air pollution, citing insufficient current measures.
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