‘High time we value human lives’: Bombay High Court warns of shutting down Kanjurmarg dumping site
Indian Express·2h ago·Concern
What Happened
Bombay High Court criticized Maharashtra government and BMC for negligent waste management at Kanjurmarg dumping site near Mumbai. The court warned it may shut operations and relocate the site away from residential areas. Residents reported dangerous methane gas emissions. The court-appointed committee was also criticized for lax oversight and failure to treat the situation as a crisis.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtMaharashtra governmentBMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation)Kanjurmarg dumping siteJustice Girish S KulkarniJustice Aarti A SatheEknath ShindeKannamwar Cooperative Housing Society