The Supreme Court reiterated that children must not be exposed to hazardous air, reaffirming its ban on outdoor sports during peak pollution months. The CJI-led Bench also warned against multiple pleas, stressing clarity, enforceability, and disciplined environmental litigation.
The Bombay High Court criticized the dependence on natural factors like wind to solve Mumbai’s air pollution problem. The court told the civic body and state government, “We cannot rely on winds; we need to find solutions ourselves.” It stressed the importance of taking real and effective steps to improve the city’s air quality. The court urged the authorities to act quickly and not wait for weather changes to clear the pollution.
