The Uttarakhand High Court raised concerns about the rising chronic health issues among Nainital residents, attributing them to the harsh water quality of Nainital Lake.

The Court directed the State's Pollution Control Board to collaborate and propose solutions to address the issue.

“The other issue, which the respondents will consult with the Jal Sansthan or the Pey Jal Nigam, is that the water of Nainital lake is so harsh that it is causing chronic problem even to the children and people are losing their kidneys and what is the solution to these problems.”, the bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Bahri and Justice Alok Kumar Verma said.

In this context, the Court appointed Adv. Pradeep Lohani as 'amicus curiae' to assist in addressing the chronic health issues faced by residents of District Nainital due to the poor water quality of Nainital Lake.

The issue arose before the Court during the hearing of a plea from a Nainital-based hotel challenging the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) imposition of ₹1,82,250 as environmental compensation.

The issue arose during the Court's hearing of a plea from a Nainital-based hotel challenging the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) imposition of ₹1,82,250 as environmental compensation.

Acceding to the appellant's claim, the court granted an interim relief to the appellant from payment of the compensation amount. In the meantime, the court asked the appellant to deposit 10% of the deposit amount to the Court's Registry till a final decision was taken on the Appellant's Application keeping in view that the water from his hotel was going to the Sewerage Line laid down by the Municipality.

Case Title: Hotel Kohinoor Versus Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board & Anr.