Supreme Court Deliberates Mandatory Color-Coded Vehicle Stickers Proposal: ‘So Many Polluting Vehicles on the Roads’

The Supreme Court is deliberating on mandating colour-coded stickers for vehicles to improve air quality monitoring and compliance. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the implementation of stringent GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan) measures amid worsening AQI levels in Delhi. The court is examining how such measures can curb pollution effectively. Rising air pollution remains a critical concern for the capital city.

Justice Guhanathan Narendar Sworn In As Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court

Justice Guhanathan Narendar was appointed as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court on December 26, succeeding Justice Ritu Bahri. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhawan, administered by Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh. Narendar has an extensive legal career and previously served in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh High Courts.