‘Enjoying Delhi weather?’ CJI’s quip as Supreme Court takes up air pollution crisis, flags vehicular emission
- On Friday, the Supreme Court questioned authorities over deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, noting the AQI is already touching 400. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi quipped, asking if officials were "enjoying the weather."
- Stubble burning contributed 14 per cent to Delhi's pollution on November 5, while experts cited by PTI predict the city will witness "severe" air quality with AQI above 500 on Diwali.
- Senior advocate Aparajita Singh, appearing as amicus curiae, told the bench that breathing in Delhi-NCR is equivalent to smoking 30 cigarettes each day, noting the poor air quality is affecting people's voices.
- Justice Bagchi questioned officials about a stubble procurement proposal at fixed rates; the Additional Solicitor General claimed the government has taken several steps, though Singh argued farmers lack necessary fuel.
- The court announced it will rely on expert opinion regarding a plea to close physical classes in schools if the AQI rises, remarking that stubble burning incidents should have already stopped.
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Poor Indians suffer most from air pollution while contributing least
The Supreme Court of India has highlighted a stark disparity in the impact of air pollution, noting that the economically weaker sections of society suffer the most from deteriorating air quality despite contributing the least to its cause. During a suo motu hearing on the regulatory framework for pollution control, a Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant pointed specifically to the role of large vehicles and high-emission cars in…
SC Questions Role Of Private Vehicles In Delhi Pollution, Seeks Early Stubble Procurement Plan
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