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.
The Supreme Court on Monday (25th Nov) criticized the Delhi Police for inadequate pollution control enforcement, highlighting only 23 checkpoints were monitored despite Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan being active. The court suggested prosecuting the Delhi Police Commissioner under the CAQM Act and appointed commissioners to evaluate GRAP implementation at border checkpoints.
