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Courts cannot be unmindful when precious water bodies remain unprotected: SC

The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of protecting water bodies as a vital resource for drinking water. It directed all states and authorities to undertake physical ground-truthing of wetlands, ensuring compliance and detail in their methods. After acknowledging concerns about the time-consuming nature of this task, the court has granted four months for completion.

24 Oct 2026 3:08 pm