Don't touch water bodies under garb of beautification, Supreme Court tells Bihar govt | TheBriefWire
Don't touch water bodies under garb of beautification, Supreme Court tells Bihar govt
Published 28 July 2026 ยท india
The Supreme Court has ordered the Bihar government to stop filling historic ponds in Darbhanga. This action follows allegations that the state is filling water
The Supreme Court has ordered the Bihar government to stop filling historic ponds in Darbhanga. This action follows allegations that the state is filling water bodies for public amenities.
The court warned the state not to touch the ponds without its explicit approval. The project aimed to beautify and rejuvenate Gangasagar, Digghi, and Harahi
Lake. The Supreme Court directed the government to ensure the ponds' areas remain intact.