2026 SCC Vol. 8 Part 3: Supreme Court rulings on river pollution, mental cruelty, autism and more
Three rulings in SCC Vol. 8 Part 3 cover river pollution, divorce, and stem cell therapy.
river pollution
11,000 litres of milk and more than 200 sarees offered in Narmada; NGT directs MP PCB to remain vigilant during religious gatherings
The NGT observed that although there is no law which bars the offering of milk during rituals, discharge of milk in such large quantities should be avoided.
Tap the untapped drains having gradient towards Adi Ganga River and releasing pollutants: NGT
Reportedly, the Adi Ganga River had dried up due to extreme heat resulting in 50-60 % of the river becoming waterless, and several dead fish emanating a foul smell. It was alleged that the death of the fish was due to chemical pollution emanating from Sonar Mandi where silver is refined with acid chemicals.
NGT takes suo motu cognizance of increasing pollution in Indrayani River in Pune
Effluents were released into the river water and the river was getting polluted due to untreated industrial and domestic waste.