During the 4th Annual Darryl D’Monte Memorial Lecture in Mumbai, Rajendra Singh, known as the 'Water Man of India' and a recipient of the Magsaysay Award, raised alarms over the Indian government's neglect of Supreme Court orders regarding environmental protection. He pointed out that since 2014, there has been a noticeable decline in the government's adherence to these legal directives, which has weakened the enforcement of environmental laws. Singh referenced a landmark 1992 Supreme Court judgment that mandated action to protect the Aravalli Range, leading to the shutdown of numerous mines. However, he lamented that current court decisions are increasingly influenced by bureaucratic interests that align with government priorities, undermining the original intent of environmental protection. Singh called for a larger, unified movement to enhance environmental awareness and urged citizens to take collective action, as institutional support continues to diminish. He emphasized that the focus on economic development often overshadows ecological concerns, leading to a disconnect between development and sustainability. Singh concluded by stressing the importance of continuous efforts in environmental advocacy.