Background: The Rajasthan High Court has ordered the state government to implement a directive to ban single-use plastic. Parties: The petition was filed by a environmental activist, who argued that the state government had failed to comply with the directive issued by the central government. The respondents included the state government and the pollution control board. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government had failed to comply with the directive issued by the central government. The court examined the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act and the rules framed under it. Court observations: The court observed that the state government had failed to comply with the directive and that it was the duty of the government to ensure that single-use plastic was banned in the state. The court noted that single-use plastic was a major contributor to pollution and that it was essential to ban it to protect the environment. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of banning single-use plastic. The case emphasizes the need for the state government to comply with directives issued by the central government and to take steps to protect the environment. The court's decision is also a reminder of the importance of protecting the environment and the need for the government to take concrete steps to reduce pollution.