“Shift Coal Industries or Face Action”: Supreme Court Cracks Down on NCR Pollution, Seeks Centre’s Plan

The Supreme Court has asked key Union ministries to submit a joint proposal to phase out coal-based industries in Delhi-NCR as part of long-term pollution control measures. The Court will also examine vehicular pollution on March 12 amid rising concerns over worsening air quality in the region.

“Air Has Become Hazardous”: Supreme Court Slams Rising Delhi-NCR Pollution, Seeks Punjab & Haryana Response

The Supreme Court took note of Delhi-NCR’s worsening air quality as AQI crossed 450 in several areas. CJI B.R. Gavai directed Punjab and Haryana to explain steps to curb stubble burning amid “hazardous” pollution levels.