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Bombay High Court Questions Public Civic Sense, Littering Habits in Mumbai
During a hearing on pollution, the court observed that people who litter in India often maintain strict civic discipline when overseas, urging authorities to enforce rules.
MUMBAI, India – The Bombay High Court has highlighted a perceived disparity in public civic sense, noting that individuals who readily litter in India often adhere strictly to cleanliness standards when overseas. The observations were made by a bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe during a hearing in Mumbai concerning environmental petitions.
The court specifically commented on the behaviour of individuals who, in India, might “throw garbage on the road without batting an eyelid.” This was contrasted with their conduct abroad, where the same people reportedly ensure to place “even a small chocolate wrapper” into a dustbin.
The judges underscored the critical role of public participation in efforts to maintain urban cleanliness. They urged civic authorities to enforce existing rules and regulations without hesitation, suggesting that stringent application of laws is essential for improving public hygiene.
The judicial remarks came as the bench was hearing a series of petitions addressing significant environmental concerns. These petitions are related to pollution, foul odour, gas emissions, and associated health hazards linked to the Kanjurmarg dumping ground, a major waste disposal site in Mumbai.
The court's observations serve as a call for greater civic responsibility and more robust enforcement of cleanliness regulations, aiming to foster a cleaner urban environment in the city.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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