Supreme Court of India · 2016-11-11
ARJUN GOPAL vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/32461
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ARJUN GOPAL
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. SIKRI
- Bench
- T.S. THAKUR,A.K. SIKRI,S.A. BOBDE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the urgent issue of air pollution in Delhi, particularly exacerbated during Diwali due to firecrackers, impacting the health of infants as petitioners under Article 21. The Court emphasized the need for immediate measures to mitigate pollution, including public awareness campaigns about the dangers of fireworks and encouraging responsible use. The Court ordered the Union and State Governments to promote awareness of the harmful effects of fireworks, thereby prioritizing public health and safety.