The Bombay High Court said that “authorities cannot attribute Mumbai’s air pollution to Ethiopia’s volcanic ash clouds,” stressing that responsible agencies must focus on local causes and adopt concrete measures instead of offering speculative explanations for rising pollution levels.
The Delhi government plans to approach the Supreme Court for a uniform ban on refuelling old vehicles across the NCR due to hardships caused by selective enforcement that allows fuel sales in neighboring areas. Officials argue that equal regulations are necessary to improve air quality and reduce confusion among residents.
Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court criticized Punjab and Haryana for failing to address Delhi’s air pollution crisis, mainly caused by stubble burning. It reprimanded the Commission for Air Quality Management for ineffectiveness and lack of qualified members. The court urged stricter actions against violators and highlighted the ongoing pollution challenges due to multiple factors.