The petitioners have sought a prohibition on immersion of PoP idols in natural water bodies, irrespective of height, as well as action against idol-makers using PoP under the Water Pollution Act. “In cases where permissions have been granted, they must be told that PoP idols are not to be installed. It said civic bodies would remove the idols from natural water bodies the following morning. The Bench directed the State to constitute a committee to suggest reuse and recycling of PoP idols and examine scientific methods of faster, eco-friendly dissolution. The Government has sought continuation of the 2025 policy allowing PoP idols above six feet to be immersed in natural water bodies.