Supreme Court comes down hard on Delhi air pollution

Court slams Centre, state government for inaction

Pollution levels in Delhi have reached alarming levels, with the city regularly ranking among the most polluted in the world.

The Supreme Court of India has come down heavily on the Centre and the Delhi government for their inaction in tackling the air pollution crisis in the national capital. The court observed that the pollution levels in Delhi have reached alarming levels, with the city regularly ranking among the most polluted in the world.

The court slammed the Centre and the Delhi government for their failure to take effective steps to curb air pollution. The court noted that the Centre had failed to implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which is a set of measures to be taken when air pollution levels reach certain thresholds.

The court also criticized the Delhi government for its failure to take action against polluting industries and vehicles. The court observed that the Delhi government had not taken any steps to implement the odd-even scheme, which is a measure to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

The court directed the Centre and the Delhi government to take immediate steps to curb air pollution. The court directed the Centre to implement GRAP and the Delhi government to take action against polluting industries and vehicles.

The court also directed the Centre and the Delhi government to submit a report on the steps taken to curb air pollution within four weeks.

The Supreme Court's order is a significant step in the fight against air pollution in Delhi. The court's order puts the onus on the Centre and the Delhi government to take effective steps to curb air pollution. The court's order is a reminder that the government has a responsibility to protect the health of its citizens.