On Thursday, the Bombay High Court in Mumbai criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) over complaints regarding a sudden increase in foul odours from the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. Residents from the Kannamwar Cooperative Housing Society in Vikhroli reported an unbearable stench that spread up to two kilometers from the site. The court demanded explanations from the authorities, emphasizing the need for complete surveillance through CCTV cameras to monitor activities at the landfill. The justices expressed concern over the health risks posed by methane emissions, particularly for workers at the site, and highlighted the need for daily monitoring and air quality assessments. The court also criticized the MPCB for its lack of active monitoring and directed it to form a committee to investigate the issue further. The ongoing case includes multiple petitions from residents and environmental groups challenging the continued waste dumping and its associated odours.