Supreme Court Stays Kerala HC Order Banning Single-Use Plastics at Weddings, Events, Hill Stations

The Supreme Court has stayed the Kerala High Court’s order banning single-use plastics in hilly regions, public events, and weddings.

The bench led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notice on a plea by compostable bag manufacturers, who argued the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction and passed directions without public consultation.

The original suo motu case was initiated after the Brahmapuram fire to address solid waste management, but later expanded to include plastic regulation.

The petitioners also pointed out conflicting earlier orders and a lack of stakeholder input. The Court has sought responses before further hearing.