Supreme Court extends anti-pollution measures in Delhi until December 2, criticizes enforcement.

The Supreme Court has extended strict anti-pollution measures (GRAP Stage 4) in Delhi until December 2, with an exception for schools. The court criticized authorities for poorly enforcing these measures and ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management to consider easing restrictions to GRAP Stage 3 or 2. The court also addressed concerns over Punjab officials allowing farmers to burn crop stubble after 4 PM to evade satellite detection, directing the state to take corrective actions.

November 28, 2024
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