Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Bombay HC Slams Badlapur Authorities Over Sewage
A court in India is upset because dirty water is getting onto a farmer's land.
The farmer complained about sewage from nearby buildings ruining her crops and house.
The court found that local authorities and builders did not follow rules about waste disposal.
They didn't get permission for their buildings and didn't have a proper sewage system.
Now, the authorities have to fix the problem and tell the court what they did by a certain date.
Bombay High Court criticized civic and environmental authorities over sewage seepage into farmland.
Saritha Selvan, an organic farmer, filed a plea alleging untreated sewage damage.
Court noted major projects lacked environmental consent.
A show-cause notice was issued to the civic body regarding sewage overflow.
Court directed authorities to address the issue and file a compliance report.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Badlapur civic and environmental authorities, Saritha Selvan
- What
- Bombay High Court addressed untreated sewage flowing into farmland in Badlapur
- When
- May 2024 (complaints began), October 15, 2025 (compliance report due)
- Where
- Badlapur, Thane district
- Why
- Untreated sewage from housing projects damaged farmland and structures
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Location
- Badlapur, Thane district
- Issue
- Untreated sewage flowing into farmland
- Plaintiff
- Saritha Selvan, organic farmer
- Authorities Addressed
- Civic and environmental authorities
- Next Steps
- Authorities must file a joint compliance report by October 15, 2025