Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Rajasthan Driver's Inappropriate Conduct & River Pollution Slammed by SC
A Rajasthan bus driver was suspended for driving nearly naked and eating while driving.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court scolded the Rajasthan government for not doing enough to stop factories from polluting the Jojari River, making two million people very sick.
The court said the government knew about this problem but didn't fix it.
Rajasthan bus driver suspended for driving nearly naked and eating while driving
Supreme Court rebuked Rajasthan authorities for failing to control Jojari River pollution
Two million people affected by pollution, suffering severe consequences
Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) bypassed, waste directly discharged into river
Rajasthan decided not to pursue appeals challenging National Green Tribunal (NGT) order
- Who
- Rajasthan bus driver Parasmal, Rajasthan authorities, Supreme Court of India
- What
- Driver's inappropriate conduct, failure to control Jojari River pollution
- When
- Driver's incident unknown, pollution case heard on Monday
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To ensure passenger safety (driver's case), protect two million people from pollution
Rajasthan Government
Supreme Court of India
Pollution Control
Rajasthan Government
Acknowledged failure, agreed to follow NGT order
Supreme Court of India
Rebuked government for inaction, ordered progress report
- Driver's Name
- Parasmal
- River
- Jojari River
- People Affected
- Two million
- Polluting Industries
- Textile and other factories
- Previous Court Order
- National Green Tribunal (NGT) in February 2022
