Bombay High Court Calls for Urgent Air Pollution Solutions

The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over recurring air pollution in Mumbai, especially post-Diwali. It suggested banning wood and coal in bakeries and promoting CNG/electric cars. Highlighting the insufficient implementation of prior orders, the court called for immediate and drastic measures to improve the city's Air Quality Index.

The Bombay High Court, expressing its growing concern over air pollution in Mumbai, questioned whether citizens must endure the annual haze post-Diwali. On Thursday, the court suggested a ban on using wood and charcoal in bakeries while advocating for the adoption of CNG and electric vehicles.

During its deliberations, the division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Girish Kulkarni emphasized the widespread awareness about Mumbai's deteriorating Air Quality Index. The court stressed the urgent need for concrete solutions and action plans to combat the city's poor air quality.

Despite recognizing challenges such as increasing vehicle numbers and construction activities, the court criticized inadequate enforcement of previous orders. It plans to issue detailed directives to government bodies, urging thorough and effective measures to tackle the city's air pollution crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)