New Delhi, June 4 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the disposal of Union Carbide plant waste in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, being carried out by the state authorities.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma noted that the petitioners had already made attempts seeking a stay before the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Supreme Court.

The bench was of the view that the disposal of waste is being carried out under the Madhya Pradesh High Court's supervision and various expert bodies are involved and the top court's intervention is not needed.

The top court posted the matter to be heard in July, after the Court's vacation.

The counsel appearing for the petitioner stated that after the vacations, 72 days...