Jharkhand High Court Slams Govt for Failing Plastic Ban, Orders Strict Enforcement

The Jharkhand High Court has directed state authorities to strictly implement the plastic ban across the state, criticising their complete failure in enforcing the environmental legislation.

The Jharkhand High Court has held that corruption, lack of infrastructure, and weak enforcement have rendered the State's ban on plastic carry bags and single-use plastics ineffective.

The court ordered the formation of special monitoring committees and mandated regular compliance reports, noting that widespread plastic pollution continues to damage Jharkhand's ecosystem despite the existing legal prohibition.