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The Ganges is supposed to be a holy river, but it is so polluted it has become the centre of a legal battle. With one in 15 people depending on its water to survive, researchers warn of an impending crisis in India. Australian lawyer Brian Hayes QC explains puts the pollution down to cultural factors, and explains the legal rights of Indian citizens to water hygiene.

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