Bombay High Court Advocates Phasing Out Diesel Vehicles, Wood/Coal Kilns to Combat Air Pollution

The Bombay High Court, while hearing a Suo Motu PIL suggested replacing diesel vehicles with CNG and electric ones to improve Mumbai’s air quality and banning wood/coal-fired kilns in bakeries citing their significant contribution to pollution. 

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has already instructed bakeries to switch to sustainable alternatives within a year.

The Court emphasized real-time pollution monitoring at construction sites and criticized delays in auditing red-category industries, with only 957 of 7,268 audits completed, urging immediate action.

A detailed order on these issues is awaited.