SC calls vehicular emissions a major cause of Delhi-NCR pollution
Context: Hearing a suo motu case on the air-pollution regulatory framework, the Supreme Court said vehicular emissions are a major contributor to Delhi-NCR pollution. It called for immediate, medium- and long-term measures as the AQI neared 400.
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SC calls vehicular emissions a major cause of Delhi-NCR pollution
Context
The Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana flagged 'bumper-to-bumper' traffic on roads linking Delhi with Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad.
Key Facts
The CJI noted the AQI was 'already touching 400'.
The Bench said the poor, who are on the roads, suffer the most.
Delhi's AQI was recorded at 364, 'very poor', on 7 November.
The case examines the regulatory framework governing air pollution.
Significance for UPSC
Shows judicial activism in environmental governance and the right to a clean environment under Article 21. Relevant for GS3 pollution and GS2 judiciary-executive roles.
Related Topics
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
Article 21 and environment
Public transport and EV transition
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