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    Home / News / India News / Rajasthan HC initiates case to 'save' citizens from extreme heatwave 
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    Rajasthan HC initiates case to 'save' citizens from extreme heatwave 
    Rajasthan HC takes suo motu case on heatwave

    Rajasthan HC initiates case to 'save' citizens from extreme heatwave 

    By Chanshimla Varah
    Apr 18, 2025
    12:28 pm

    What's the story

    The Rajasthan High Court has initiated a suo motu case (on its own motion) after the state government failed to address the extreme heatwave.

    Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand noted that the upcoming summer season is a major public health issue for Rajasthan, but no action plan has been prepared by the state to contain the worsening menace.

    Critique

    Court criticizes state's inaction on heatwave measures

    The court slammed the state for not implementing the "Heat Action Plan" made under the Rajasthan Climate Change Project, and for not taking steps to ensure effective implementation of scheme 'Strengthening Health Systems Preparedness of Heat Related Illness (HRI) in India.'

    The court also observed that no advisory has been issued to the State Health Department regarding impending heatwaves, which is essential for public welfare.

    Inaction

    Rajasthan High Court highlights state's negligence

    Justice Dhand noted that the state had failed to take action despite earlier orders in a similar suo motu case taken last year.

    He termed it a "classic and glaring textbook example of obstinacy exhibited by the State Officials, who appear to consider themselves above and beyond the reach of law."

    The court listed several failures, including a lack of cooling spaces at traffic signals and public places.

    Directive

    Court directs action to address heatwave situation

    The court has directed the State Chief Secretary to constitute a coordination committee of various departments to look into the issues involved in the case and draw up an action plan.

    "Citizens of the State cannot be treated as cattle. Every human being as well as every living being, be they animals or birds, has a right to life," Justice Dhand stated.

    Hearing

    Court holds hearing on April 24

    Furthermore, the court stated that the government cannot use the excuse of a lack of cash when it can spend millions on PR campaigns that are not always in the public interest.

    "The government must prioritize spending its funds toward addressing public needs. Taxpayers' money should be used to frame and implement public policies in the interest of public," it said.

    The court has listed the case for hearing on April 24, along with the earlier suo motu case.

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