Karnataka High Court Sets Aside NGT's ₹2.94 Crore Fine Imposed On Indian Army's Training Unit For Polluting Ulsoor Lake

The Karnataka High Court upheld the National Green Tribunal (NGT)'s directive for the Karnataka government to pay ₹10 crore in environmental compensation for the pollution of Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake. The court noted that environmental negligence, including untreated sewage discharge into the lake, necessitated action. Emphasizing the urgency of protecting public health and the ecosystem, it declined to interfere with the NGT's decision. The court directed enforcement agencies to ensure proper restoration and prevent further pollution.