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Supreme Court to take call on cell towers

A 3 judge Bench asked the petitioners to submit scientific reports, if any, to show that mobile towers cause radiation, and it is harmful.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday decided to examine whether mobile phone towers emitting electro magnetic waves cause very high radiation and it is hazardous to human beings and animals.

A three-judge Bench asked the petitioners to submit scientific reports, if any, to show that mobile towers cause radiation, and it is harmful. The Bench was hearing a batch of appeals from various HCs relating to erection of mobile towers in towns and cities. The Rajasthan HC held that such mobile towers are harmful and ordered all base towers for 4G telecom services to be removed.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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