Directions To Enforce Ban On Certain Single-Use Plastics Issued, Strict Compliance Ordered: Kerala High Court

In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on certain single-use plastics (SUP). The court issued a series of guidelines aimed at ensuring manufacturers, importers, and entities involved in the recycling and processing of plastic waste are registered under Rule 13 of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Background of the Case The Kerala High Court was hearing a…