HC refuses early hearing of plea seeking compensation from Govt for poor Air Quality

  

On Wednesday, the High Court of Delhi refused an early hearing on a petition seeking compensation & medical insurance from the Govt in wake of poor air quality in Delhi.

On Tuesday, the Bench of Justice Rekha Palli refused to give an early hearing in the matter & noted that a similar matter is already being examined by the Supreme Court.

The petitioner Shivam Pandey, a lawyer said: "Pollution is the root of many diseases & severely affects Human health. Pollution, especially air pollution, creates a very adverse impact on human health. A few of the problems include chronic headache, eye irritation, skin irritation, effect on respiratory functions & the associated morbidity. It can also cause severe lung disease & can be a reason & root of various dangerous diseases including cancer."

The petitioner also cited the order of the Supreme Court in Subhash Kumar vs State of Bihar which expanded the scope of Article 21 of the Constitution of India & held that the "Right to clean pollution-free environment" is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution

The petitioner urged, "Directing the respondents to Grant a Compensation of Rupees fifteen lakh (15 lakhs) as a result of specific & exemplary damage to the petitioner".

The petitioner has also sought to direct respondents to give medical insurance of Rupees 25 lakhs to the petitioner.

The petitioner has also sought to direct the respondents to immediately seal the factories manufacturing firecrackers & shops, sealing firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region.

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