Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Govt over Nylon Manjha Menace

The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Government has failed to discharge its constitutional obligations in curbing the illegal sale and use of banned nylon manjha.

The Court observed that the State’s response has been “episodic, reactive and ritualistic,” surfacing only after public outrage or court scrutiny. 

It noted that such inaction directly impacts the right to life under Article 21 and violates environmental duties under Articles 48A and 51A(g).

Finding enforcement against petty vendors inadequate, the Court directed the constitution of a Special Task Force and ordered sustained, intelligence-driven action targeting the entire illegal supply chain. 

[The Registrar (Judicial) High Court of Judicature of Bombay v. State of Maharashtra]