Supreme Court slams Delhi government over air pollution

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air quality in the city, saying that it is "very serious" and "cannot be allowed to continue".

The court also directed the government to take immediate steps to control pollution, including implementing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which is a set of measures that are triggered when the air quality reaches certain levels.

The court's order came in response to a petition filed by a group of lawyers, who had sought its intervention to address the worsening air pollution in Delhi. The petitioners had argued that the government was not doing enough to control pollution, and that the city's residents were suffering as a result.

The court agreed with the petitioners' arguments, and said that the government had "failed to take effective steps" to control pollution. The court also said that the government's "lack of action" was "causing serious health problems" for the people of Delhi.

The court directed the government to take immediate steps to implement the GRAP, which includes measures such as banning construction activities, restricting the use of vehicles, and shutting down schools and colleges.

The court also directed the government to submit a report on the steps it has taken to implement the GRAP within two weeks.

The court's order is a significant development in the fight against air pollution in Delhi. The government has been criticized for not doing enough to control pollution, and the court's order will force it to take action.

The court's order is also a victory for the people of Delhi, who have been suffering from the effects of air pollution for years. The government must now take the necessary steps to implement the GRAP and control pollution, so that the people of Delhi can breathe clean air.