India recorded a 16.4% decline in environment and pollution-related crimes in 2024, with 57,670 cases reported. The majority of these offenses, over 80%, were violations of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). Noise pollution and forest-related acts followed as the next most reported offenses.
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57,670 environment and pollution-related crimes in 2024, most were under anti-tobacco law
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- May 11, 2026
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