Jojari River: Supreme Court Bars Building Within 100 Metres
Why in the news
In August 2026 India’s top court acted to protect a polluted Rajasthan river by freezing construction on its banks for now.
Key facts
- The order is interim, not final.
- Buffer: 100 metres from the Jojari River.
- Reasons: industrial pollution, untreated effluents, groundwater contamination, and damage to farming and wildlife.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Supreme Court |
| River | Jojari, Rajasthan |
| Restriction | No construction or development within 100 m |
| Status | Interim |
Exam angle
- Distance to recall: 100 metres.
- Case: In Re: 2 Million Lives at Risk.
- Threats: effluents, groundwater contamination, harm to agriculture and wildlife.