New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Thursday, Dec 18, disapproved of what it termed an “urban-centric approach” to public interest litigation, refusing to entertain a plea seeking fresh and stricter standards for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles used for bottled water and other food items, remarking that such causes overlook the far more basic problems faced by large sections of the population.
A bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, lamented that while “luxury” petitions frequently reach the apex court, the concerns of the poor and marginalised often remain unaddressed. Pointing to the stark reality that many parts of the country may still not have access to safe and potable drinking water, the bench questioned the propriety of invoking the court’s jurisdiction to seek judicial intervention on standards governing bottled water, which is largely consumed by the urban population.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by architect and environmentalist Sarang Yadwadkar, represented by senior advocate Anitha Shenoy, which raised concerns about antimony and synthetic chemical DEHP leaching into water and food from PET plastic packaging. Antimony, a metalloid used as a catalyst in the manufacture of PET plastic, and DEHP, a phthalate, can migrate into water or food, especially when plastic bottles are stored at higher temperatures, potentially posing health risks.
Shenoy argued that there were inadequate standards governing bottled water and plastic food packaging in India, and that this posed serious public health concerns. She relied on Section 18 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which lays down guiding principles for food safety, and contended that international standards and scientific evidence had not been adequately factored in by Indian regulators such as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The bench, however, was unconvinced. “There is no potable water in many areas and here you have filed a petition for standards of bottled mineral water,” remarked the court, observing that bottled water is accessed primarily by urban consumers, while people in rural and remote areas continue to depend on groundwater, wells and other sources.
Describing the plea as reflective of an urban and metropolitan mindset, the bench said it would have been more appropriate had the petitioner approached the court with data on regions still deprived of basic drinking water facilities.
“These are all luxury litigations,” said the bench, taking exception to the petitioner’s reliance on Canadian, Australian and other foreign guidelines. With India’s population size and developmental challenges, the court said, it was not appropriate to press for standards drawn from developed countries without considering local realities.
“Let this country grow at its own pace. Wait for some more years,” observed the bench, adding that hardly anyone took up the cause of poor people before the court.
Explore the terms people use when describing pending transactions, completed transfers and blockchain records.
Explore the questions behind cryptocurrency adoption without assuming that every use case or product has the same requirements.
An educational reading theme focused on wallet concepts, access to digital assets and the responsibilities associated with key management.
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are related terms, but they are not interchangeable. Clear definitions make further reading more useful.
Cryptocurrency learning is an ongoing process of refining definitions, checking examples and revisiting earlier assumptions.
A reference in a cryptocurrency reading collection intended to encourage further investigation rather than replace original sources.
Learning how Bitcoin transactions are represented can make block explorers and wallet activity screens less confusing.
Digital payments raise questions about control, verification and trust. Bitcoin offers one setting in which to study these ideas.
Understanding digital money requires attention to both technical definitions and the everyday language used to describe them.
Explore why requests for private keys or recovery phrases deserve careful scrutiny during cryptocurrency research.
Understanding the broader Bitcoin ecosystem means examining both network concepts and the services people encounter around them.
A cryptocurrency reference collection for further reading, independent of Bitcoin.com and any wallet or exchange provider.
Digital asset ownership raises questions about access and responsibility. Wallet education is a useful place to begin exploring them.
Explore Bitcoin-related learning topics through an independent collection of references. Check each destination for its own author and context.
An independent collection about the wider digital asset ecosystem and the terminology used across its many services.
Digital asset ownership raises questions about access and responsibility. Wallet education is a useful place to begin exploring them.
Study Bitcoin at your own pace, using unfamiliar terms as prompts for further reading and comparison.
Learning about digital assets includes understanding the difference between public transaction information and sensitive access credentials.
Explore Bitcoin news with attention to what happened, when it happened and which evidence supports the report.
Follow digital asset discussions with a habit of checking sources and distinguishing confirmed information from speculation.
An independent collection of reading references on blockchain structure, transaction history and the limits of simplified analogies.
Bitcoin provides a starting point for studying how digital signatures and shared records are used in a monetary network.
Explore how cryptocurrency networks and the businesses serving their users perform different roles.
Aw, this was a really nice post. Spending some time and actual effort to produce a good article… but what can I say… I hesitate a whole lot and never manage to get nearly anything done.
Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Finding the time and actual effort to produce a great article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and don’t seem to get anything done.
At this time it seems like Drupal is the best blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?
Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say great blog!
Aw, this was an incredibly nice post. Taking a few minutes and actual effort to create a very good article… but what can I say… I hesitate a whole lot and don’t manage to get anything done.
Can I simply say what a comfort to discover a person that actually understands what they’re talking about online. You certainly know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people really need to check this out and understand this side of your story. I can’t believe you are not more popular given that you definitely possess the gift.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say superb blog!
Currently it sounds like Drupal is the best blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say wonderful blog!
Right now it seems like Drupal is the top blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Hey there, You have done a great job. I’ll definitely digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I am confident they’ll be benefited from this web site.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Right now it seems like Drupal is the preferred blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
May I simply say what a comfort to find someone who genuinely understands what they’re discussing on the web. You actually know how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people have to read this and understand this side of your story. It’s surprising you are not more popular since you most certainly possess the gift.
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say excellent blog!
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say superb blog!
Right now it seems like Expression Engine is the best blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyway, just wanted to say excellent blog!
Greate pieces. Keep posting such kind of information on your site. Im really impressed by your blog.
Aw, this was an incredibly nice post. Finding the time and actual effort to create a superb article… but what can I say… I hesitate a lot and don’t seem to get anything done.
Can I just say what a relief to find a person that really knows what they’re talking about on the web. You definitely understand how to bring a problem to light and make it important. A lot more people should check this out and understand this side of the story. I was surprised that you aren’t more popular since you certainly possess the gift.
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an really long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say great blog!
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say excellent blog!
Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Finding the time and actual effort to generate a great article… but what can I say… I put things off a whole lot and never manage to get nearly anything done.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Right now it appears like Movable Type is the best blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Currently it seems like Drupal is the best blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Hey there, You’ve performed a fantastic job. I’ll definitely digg it and in my view suggest to my friends. I’m confident they’ll be benefited from this website.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Right now it appears like Drupal is the preferred blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?
Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I to find It really useful & it helped me out much. I hope to offer something again and aid others like you aided me.
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say fantastic blog!
Hello there, You’ve performed a great job. I’ll definitely digg it and individually suggest to my friends. I’m confident they’ll be benefited from this site.
Hello there, You have performed a great job. I will certainly digg it and personally suggest to my friends. I’m confident they will be benefited from this site.
Hey there, You’ve done an incredible job. I will definitely digg it and individually suggest to my friends. I am sure they will be benefited from this web site.
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an really long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say great blog!
Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Finding the time and actual effort to produce a great article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and never manage to get nearly anything done.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say superb blog!
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say wonderful blog!
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say excellent blog!