SC pulls up Rajasthan over Jojari river pollution, warns of CBI probe
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Rajasthan government for failing to address severe pollution in the Jojari river and illegal mining activities. The court warned that it may order a CBI investigation if the state does not take immediate remedial action.
Why it matters
This case underscores the role of the judiciary in enforcing environmental regulations and holding state officials accountable for ecological damage.
Supreme Court pulls up Rajasthan over Jojari river pollution, warns of CBI probe left The oral observations came during suo motu proceedings initiated by the top court last year following a news report flagging alarming levels of pollution in the Jojari river, which serves as a lifeline for nearly two million people in Rajasthan. File Special arrangement Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/j9qzgm/article71628894.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/6744_19_8_2025_16_9_6_4_18_08_2025_SUPREME_COURT01.jpg Vibha B Madhava Madhava_12403 Supreme Court had earlier directed the State government to “seal and dismantle” all illegal and unauthorised discharge points into the river, including bypass arrangements, manholes, chambers, pipelines and conduit NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday (October 26, 2026) pulled up the Rajasthan government over the role of its officials in facilitating illegal mining affecting the Jojari-Luni-Bandi river system, observing that mining leases had been regularised even after violations were detected.
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