Supreme Court Refers Mercury Contamination Concerns from Bhopal Gas Waste to Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Supreme Court directed the Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsh Sahyog Samiti to raise concerns about mercury contamination from incinerated waste at the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The NGO challenged official claims that mercury levels have significantly reduced post-incineration, citing studies suggesting possible mercury seepage into groundwater or emissions. The court expressed caution about opening sealed waste containers due to toxin exposure risks, while the High Court is expected to address the matter promptly amid ongoing monitoring of the Bhopal gas tragedy's aftermath.