The Bombay High Court, during a hearing on Friday, expressed serious concerns over the Kanjurmarg dumping site in suburban Mumbai, criticizing the Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for their lax approach to waste management. The court highlighted alarming reports indicating that the site emits dangerous levels of methane gas, a significant climate threat, ranking it 12th among the world's 700 worst methane-emitting locations. Justices Girish S Kulkarni and Aarti A Sathe warned that if conditions do not improve, they may order the immediate cessation of operations at the site and mandate its relocation to an area away from human habitation. The court emphasized the importance of valuing human lives and reminded authorities of their obligations under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to life. The BMC's counsel argued that relocating the site was currently not feasible, but the court instructed them to explore alternatives and report back by April 27. The judges also indicated plans to visit the site to assess the situation firsthand.