Dr Sanjay Kulshreshtha vs
Case brief
What is this about?
Applicant sought remedy for groundwater contamination alleged to stem from sewage leakage at Agra's STP. The Joint Committee found no leakage but noted high salinity and heavy metals due to over-exploitation. The Tribunal dismissed the core leakage claim as unfounded but directed UPPCB to monitor water quality.
What did the court decide?
Direction to UPPCB to continue periodic monitoring of water supply quality at Agra and take preventive, prohibitive, and remedial action if any pollution or violation is found.