High Court of Judicature at Bombay Allows Public Interest Litigation for Rejuvenation of Godavari River Due to Extensive Pollution — Directs Implementation of NEERI Recommendations and Preventive Measures. Pollution of Godavari River by untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and religious activities violates public trust doctrine and Article 51A(g); preventive steps ordered under Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
18 Dec 2018This public interest litigation was filed by citizens of Nashik seeking directions to clean and prevent pollution of river Godavari, the second longes...
