Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Yamuna river pollution, appoints Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora as Amicus Curiae

The development came during the hearing of a plea by Delhi Jal Board against the State of Haryana alleging dumping of untreated discharge in Yamuna leading to spike in Ammonia levels in the river.

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Debayan Roy

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of the pollution affecting Yamuna river and appointed Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora as Amicus Curiae in the matter.

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