Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Delhi Air Pollution, Cites Vehicle Emissions
Summary
The Supreme Court has raised concern over severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying farmers alone cannot be blamed and pointing to vehicle emissions as a major source. The bench urged broader action to tackle pollution from transport, energy production and waste burning.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court said stubble burning alone should not be blamed for Delhi's air pollution.
- The bench pointed to smoke from expensive vehicles as a major contributor and questioned what steps are being taken to control it.
- Aparajita Singh told the court that pollution in Delhi is serious and that living in such air is like smoking 30 cigarettes a day.
- The court stressed the need to address transport, energy production and waste burning along with stubble management.
