Research Foundn. For Science vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Anr.

The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to issue a Notification under Section 11 of the Customs Act, 1962, prohibiting the import of 29 hazardous items as per Schedule-8 of the Hazardous Waste Rules. The Court emphasized the need for compliance with the Hazardous Waste Rules and mandated the Competent Authority under the Major Port Trust Act, 1963, to ensure adherence to specific rules regarding hazardous waste disposal. Additionally, the Court instructed that the Export and Import Policy under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, must align with the Hazardous Waste Rules to reflect any prohibitions on imports.