Bombay High Court Calls for Urgent Action on Mumbai's Air Pollution Crisis

The court suggests phasing out diesel vehicles, banning wood-fired bakeries, and prioritizing sustainable development to combat deteriorating air quality.

• The Bombay High Court criticized authorities for failing to implement proactive measures to address Mumbai's worsening air quality, especially after Diwali each year.
• The court proposed phasing out diesel vehicles and encouraging the adoption of CNG and electric cars as part of a long-term solution to pollution caused by vehicular emissions.
• Wood and coal-fired bakery ovens, identified as a significant source of pollution, were recommended for a ban, with bakeries urged to switch to cleaner fuel alternatives.
• Construction activity was highlighted as the leading contributor to air pollution, with the court rejecting the argument that development must come at the cost of clean air.
• The court expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of enforcement of past directives, including regulating firecracker use and auditing polluting industries, and called for immediate and effective action.

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