In Brief
This 2016 Supreme Court judgment disposed of a long-running writ petition regarding environmental compliance and management of cremation facilities near Taj Mahal, Agra. The Court condoned delays in filing compliance reports on compensatory afforestation in Uttar Pradesh and approved the Agra Development Authority's proposal to upgrade the cremation ground with modern technology to reduce carbon emissions. While maintaining respect for traditional cremation practices, the Court permitted the authorities to proceed with development works including improved facilities and electric kilns. The judgment reserved applicants' liberty to approach authorities regarding adoption of their technology in the upgraded facility.
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