Malls, hospitals could lose power, water if this rule disobeyed

The bench lamented the widespread attitude in society

Aug 20, 2026

01:26 pm

What's the storyThe Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions for the strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, expressing concerns over the huge amount of solid waste generated and the lack of civic sense in its management and disposal.

A bench comprising Justices SVN Bhatti and NV Anjaria said that infrastructure for solid waste management needs to be completely audited and upgraded as per SWM Rules, 2026.