Supreme Court says stopping vehicles, construction to prevent pollution ‘old, tried, failed tools’

SC: People tend to violate curbs with vengeance

NEW DELHI: Acknowledging that the enormous amount of judicial time spent over the years to tackle pollution in Delhi had yielded only marginal benefits,

Vehicles major cause of pollution, it’s a free-for-all in Delhi, says Supreme Court

To address the other issue of stubble burning, the court said farmers should be provided economic incentives and practical alternatives. It said crop residue (parali) can be procured by procurement agencies, and the rates notified beforehand.

SC says stopping vehicles, construction to prevent pollution ‘old, tried, failed tools’

SC calls vehicle bans and construction “old, tried and failed tools” to curb Delhi pollution; case to be heard post-Deepavali recess.

Supreme Court says stopping vehicles, construction to prevent pollution ‘old, tried, failed tools’

Supreme Court labels anti-pollution tools like vehicle bans outdated, urges public action and balanced measures amid GRAP debates.