The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (19th Dec) expressed serious concerns over Delhi’s solid waste crisis, urging the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation to submit a detailed affidavit outlining waste management compliance and fire prevention measures at illegal dumping sites. The Court highlighted the urgent need for corrective actions due to rising untreated waste levels.
The Delhi High Court addressed a petition regarding non-functional autorickshaw fare meters. The bench ordered the transport department to resolve the issue raised by Anand Mishra within three weeks. Since 2018, fare meters have been inoperative despite legal mandates, prompting the court to demand inspections to ensure compliance with updated fare rules.