In re: Union Carbide toxic waste disposal at Pithampur

The Madhya Pradesh High Court is hearing a matter concerning the management and disposal of approximately 900 tonnes of toxic waste ash originating from the Union Carbide site in Bhopal, currently stored at a facility in Pithampur. The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board has filed a fresh status report regarding the presence of mercury in the waste.

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News18 Oct 2026

Mercury Alarm Over 900 Tonnes Of Union Carbide Waste Ash In Pithampur, MPPCB Files High Court Report

Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board has submitted a fresh report to the High Court concerning Union Carbide

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The state pollution control board submitted a report about dangerous mercury levels in industrial waste.
Who:: The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board reported to the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding Union Carbide waste.
When:: Reported on 18 Oct 2026.
Where:: Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Why:: There is an alarm concerning mercury found in a large quantity of toxic waste ash.
What it means:: The court now has formal documentation regarding the toxic waste situation to review for further action.

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Hearing17 Oct 2026

New report submitted in the Union Carbide case in the High Court, now the next hearing is on November 27

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A new report regarding toxic waste disposal was submitted during a court hearing.
Who:: The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court overseeing the proceedings regarding Union Carbide.
When:: Reported on 17 Oct 2026.
Where:: The case is being handled by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Madhya Pradesh.
What it means:: The court scheduled the next hearing for November 27 to continue addressing the case.

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In re: Union Carbide toxic waste disposal at Pithampur

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Mercury Alarm Over 900 Tonnes Of Union Carbide Waste Ash In Pithampur, MPPCB Files High Court Report

New report submitted in the Union Carbide case in the High Court, now the next hearing is on November 27

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