Supreme Court closes a five-year suo motu case on polluted rivers, directing NGT to ensure ongoing monitoring and action.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) closed a suo motu case from 2021 on remediation of polluted rivers after five years of near inaction. It directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to reopen the case and ensure continued monitoring.
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the feasibility of examining the extent of pollution in rivers across the country.
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