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Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI rises

Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI rises

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The Supreme Court criticized authorities for failing to address Delhi’s pollution, remarked sarcastically about enjoying the weather, noted that citizens are left to fend for themselves, and urged a cultural shift away from ostentatious gift exchanges. It also identified vehicular emissions as a major contributor to recurring air pollution in Delhi‑NCR, questioned why the AQI remains high despite regulatory measures, and called for changes in festival practices and economic incentives.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    SC raises concerns over Delhi-NCR's air pollution, highlighting vehicular emissions and stubble burning as key concerns

    — The Federal

  • center · 2 outlets

    Terming vehicular emissions a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday said immediate, medium and long-term measures were needed to curb the rising air quality index. “We hope all of you are enjoying Delhi weather,” a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    With citizens left to fend for themselves in pollution, the Supreme Court started the day by coming down hard on the authorities, jibing, “Hope you all are enjoying the weather in Delhi.” It also did not spare the rich for ostentation, calling for a “cultural shift” away from using gift exchanges as…

    — The Pioneer

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Supreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Quality Index has been categorized as 'very poor', with severe pollution levels reported in many areas. Authorities have noted that vehicular emissions…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI rises

Supreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Quality Index has been categorized as 'very poor', with severe pollution levels reported in many areas. Authorities have noted that vehicular emissions…

The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

‘Hope all of you are enjoying Delhi weather’: CJI Surya Kant’s dig as Delhi-NCR chokes

Terming vehicular emissions a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday said immediate, medium and long-term measures were needed to curb the rising air quality index. “We hope all of you are enjoying Delhi weather,” a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…

India TV Right Independent News Service

'Hope all of you are enjoying Delhi's weather': Supreme Court's retort as AQI inches towards 'severe'

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned authorities over the deterioration of air quality in Delhi-NCR and underlined that the AQI is already edging towards the 'severe' category, emphasizing that stubble burning incidents should have stopped by now. The court also quipped at authorities, asking if…

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