Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Ganga pollution caused by industries especially tanneries in Kanpur, 20/01/2015
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Krishan Kant Singh & Others Vs. M/s. Hindustan Cocacola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Mehdiganj, Rajatalab, Varanasi dated 20/01/2015 regarding Ganga pollution caused by industries.
The Court observed that "It is unquestionable that 700 tannery industries in Kanpur which are located on the banks of river Ganga are one of the highest source of pollution river Ganga that to by serious pollutants which are injurious to human health, bio-diversity and ecology of the river."