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‘Enjoying Delhi Weather?’ CJI’s Quip as Supreme Court Takes up Air Pollution Crisis, Flags Vehicular Emission
The bench pressed officials on curbs and stubble burning as experts warned Delhi could face severe air quality around Diwali.
- 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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