‘Delhi's Air Will Be Very Bad After Diwali’: SC Judge on Request to Defer a Hearing

SC suggests Virat Kohli for pollution awareness campaign amid firecracker ban row

The Supreme Court heard competing arguments on firecracker restrictions, enforcement and health risks. The bench sought innovative awareness measures while reserving its order on existing curbs.

Supreme Court's "Virat Kohli" Suggestion During Cracker-Pollution Hearing

"Every year, we pass orders on the issue... For us, it has now become an academic exercise... Our orders are violated more often than they are followed," the bench said, concluding that it is time to "try something new and innovative," the bench said.

‘Delhi's air will be very bad after Diwali’: SC judge on request to defer a hearing

The issue of pollution in Delhi is being monitored by the Supreme Court in a suo motu proceeding arising from a petition filed by advocate MC Mehta.