Bombay HC Panel: 36 Mumbai/Navi Mumbai Sites Fail AQI Standards

• Bombay High Court panel found 36 sites in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai failed to meet air quality standards.
• Widespread non-compliance with pollution control guidelines was observed at construction, road, and infrastructure sites.
• The panel noted limited or superficial use of pollution control measures like water sprinklers and smog guns.
• Institutional fragmentation, reactive enforcement, and inadequate monitoring contribute to persistent air pollution.
• A mother filed an intervention plea highlighting the severe impact of air pollution on children's health.

Why It Matters: Bombay HC panel exposes systemic failures causing Mumbai's poor air quality, endangering lives.