Bombay High Court Reduces Time For Bursting Firecrackers To Two Hours, Seeks Statutory Mechanism To Combat Pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay High Court Reduces Time For Bursting Firecrackers To Two Hours, Seeks Statutory Mechanism To Combat Pollution

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today reduced the window during which bursting of firecrackers is permitted in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to 8 PM – 10 PM in view of previous order of the Supreme Court in Arjun Gopal v. Union of India passed on November 8, 2021. The court also sought a statutory mechanism to curb air pollution. In a suo moto PIL on air pollution in Mumbai, the court had on Wednesday banned construction debris transportation till Diwali and limited the bursting of firecrackers to 7 PM to 10 PM. The court urged the state to constitute a statutory commission for monitoring air quality in Mumbai along the lines of the Commission for Air Quality Management formed under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.

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Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs UP And Haryana To Impose Complete Ban On Firecrackers Similar To Delhi
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs UP And Haryana To Impose Complete Ban On Firecrackers Similar To Delhi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to implement complete bans on firecrackers similar to that imposed in Delhi. The Supreme Court today heard the matter concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on the year-round ban on firecrackers, the Graded Response Action Plan, and implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. In its …

Air pollution: Supreme Court rejects request for relaxation on GRAP-IV measures in Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution: Supreme Court rejects request for relaxation on GRAP-IV measures in Delhi

India TV News  

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking relaxation on the Graded Response Action Plan -IV for pollution control in Delhi. Measures against this action address the severest air quality conditions besetting Delhi, a city noted for hazardous pollution levels, especially during the winter months. In the same order, the Supreme Court directed the …

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to a 'severe' category over the past few days, with stubble burning contributing a staggering 38 per cent to the city’s pollution on Friday—its highest share so far in 2024. For several consecutive days, stubble burning has accounted for over 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution, with contributions steadily rising from 30.8 per cent on November …

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will address the issue of severe level of air pollution in Delhi-NCR on Monday. The Court has been dealing with air pollution by various sources such as stubble burning, firecrackers, vehicular pollution, garbage burning, industrial pollution etc. Additionally, the Court has been dealing with the issue of air pollution Delhi from stubble burning in the states of …

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue
2 months ago

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue

India TV News  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government why there was no permanent nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court also directed the Delhi police commissioner to form special cell to impose firecrackers ban. The court further directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting …

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban
Top News
2 months ago

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned why there wasn't a permanent, nationwide ban on firecrackers, and restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The court also scrutinised the Delhi government's order passed on October 14, which banned the manufacture and sale of firecrackers but allowed exceptions for …

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region
2 months ago

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday amended the Commission for Air Quality Management rules for the National Capital Region and adjoining areas, and increased the penalty to up to ₹30,000 for stubble burning to combat rising pollution. The Supreme Court noted that previous fines were “toothless” largely due to delays in appointing adjudicating officers and setting up a proper …

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded authorities over rampant violations of the firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali. On November 4, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih ascertained that the government's restrictions on bursting firecrackers were totally non-compliant, citing newspaper reports. “The Supreme Court has taken very seriously the fact that the ban …

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel for failing to curb pollution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel for failing to curb pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Commission for Air Quality Management over its alleged lack of effort to curb stubble burning in neighbouring states, which has been a significant contributor to Delhi's air pollution during winter months. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih questioned the CAQM’s ability to implement the provisions of the …

Delhi Govt Imposes Total Ban On Production, Sale, And Use Of Firecrackers Till Jan 1, Here's Why
4 months ago

Delhi Govt Imposes Total Ban On Production, Sale, And Use Of Firecrackers Till Jan 1, Here's Why

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. In a press statement, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the ban is necessary to mitigate the seasonal surge in air pollution, which is worsened by firecrackers. "In light of this situation, …

Mumbai Air Pollution | High Court Directs BMC And MPCB To Jointly Inspect Major Public Projects For Compliance With Pollution Control Norms
1 year ago

Mumbai Air Pollution | High Court Directs BMC And MPCB To Jointly Inspect Major Public Projects For Compliance With Pollution Control Norms

Live Law  

Bombay High Court on Monday directed Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and BMC to jointly inspect 7 major public projects in Mumbai to ensure compliance with pollution control norms and take legal action against non-compliant stakeholders. Amicus Curiae, Senior Advocate Darius Khambata, drew attention to a news report highlighting the seven public project sites of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai …

Strict Action and Not Seasonal Scolding Must Be SC’s Take on Delhi’s AQI Menace
1 year, 1 month ago

Strict Action and Not Seasonal Scolding Must Be SC’s Take on Delhi’s AQI Menace

The Quint  

With stubble burning being the prime reason, vehicular pollution and incapacitated smog towers in the capital continue to exacerbate the situation. The SC has mandated the concerned governments to provide details of the steps taken and their progress thus far in the upcoming hearing scheduled next Tuesday. While the governments continue to grapple with technical, economic, and political challenges to …

Mumbai Police registers 784 cases for violating Bombay HC order on bursting firecrackers
1 year, 1 month ago

Mumbai Police registers 784 cases for violating Bombay HC order on bursting firecrackers

India TV News  

Mumbai Police on Monday booked as many as 784 cases for alleged violation of Bombay High Court order on the bursting of firecrackers and causing air pollution in the city and neighbouring regions. Earlier, the Bombay High Court had revised the time for the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali to two hours, i.e. The Bombay HC also passed an order …

Mumbai Air Pollution Bombay HC Reduces Time For Bursting Crackers During Diwali 2023 Delhi Air Pollution BMC Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai Air Pollution Bombay HC Reduces Time For Bursting Crackers During Diwali 2023 Delhi Air Pollution BMC Supreme Court

ABP News  

The Bombay High Court, on Friday, revised its previous order on Diwali firecracker bursting, now allowing it only between 8 pm and 10 pm, citing concerns over air pollution. During the hearing, the court noted a decline in firecracker use in Mumbai but deemed it necessary to further restrict the time frame to address air quality concerns. The court acknowledged …

Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers on Diwali | Check details
1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers on Diwali | Check details

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Friday revised the time for the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali to two hours, i.e. In an earlier order, it had granted permission from 7 pm to 10 pm to burst firecrackers on Diwali in order to curb pollution. HC forms committee amid rising air pollution The Bombay HC also passed an order to form …

Amid Delhi air pollution, Supreme Court's strong words for Punjab over stubble burning: 'Stop it’
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid Delhi air pollution, Supreme Court's strong words for Punjab over stubble burning: 'Stop it’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Punjab government over stubble burning while thick clouds of smog shrouded parts of Delhi as the air quality across the national capital continued to remain in the 'severe' category. A bench of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, hearing air pollution matters, directed Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to stop …

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today directed the Municipal Corporations of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to ensure that firecrackers are not burst beyond the period of 7 PM to 10 PM in light of the poor air quality index. The court directed the implementation of the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigating plan, erection of metal sheets around construction sites, use of sprinklers …

Explained | What has Delhi done over the decades to combat air pollution?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | What has Delhi done over the decades to combat air pollution?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last week, Delhi was once again covered in a cascading haze of smog— witnessing very poor air quality, sticking to the trend that has existed during winter months for some years now. In November 2016, the Supreme Court told Delhi and NCR authorities to form a plan to deal with air pollution and subsequently the MoEFCC …

The weakest link in the air pollution fight
2 years, 2 months ago

The weakest link in the air pollution fight

The Hindu  

In the fight against air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, there are several important protagonists, none more so than India’s frontline environmental regulators, the State Pollution Control Boards, and the Pollution Control Committees in the Union Territories. As environmental indicators such as air quality and water quality worsen in many parts of the country, the Boards are evidently failing to …

Delhi: AAP govt bans firecrackers but no action yet on stubble burning
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi: AAP govt bans firecrackers but no action yet on stubble burning

Op India  

In what it called a move to combat rising pollution levels in the city, the Delhi government prohibited the manufacture, storage, sale, and use of all sorts of firecrackers on Wednesday. दिल्ली में लोगों को प्रदूषण के खतरे से बचाने के लिए पिछले साल की तरह ही इस बार भी सभी तरह के पटाखों के उत्पादन, भंडारण, बिक्री और उपयोग …

Delhi Pollution : Supreme Court Directs Air Quality Commission To Invite Suggestions Of Public & Experts For Permanent Solution
3 years ago

Delhi Pollution : Supreme Court Directs Air Quality Commission To Invite Suggestions Of Public & Experts For Permanent Solution

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Regions and Adjoining Areas commission to invite suggestions of the general public and experts regarding a permanent solution to the air pollution problem in the national capital. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant …

Delhi Pollution : Supreme Court Directs Centre & Delhi Govt To Implement Directions Of Air Quality Management Commission
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution : Supreme Court Directs Centre & Delhi Govt To Implement Directions Of Air Quality Management Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday took note of the decisions taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and directed the Central Government and the Delhi Government to implement the same in order to tackle the air pollution in the national capital.The Commission took several decisions yesterday, following the strong critical remarks by the Supreme Court …

'You cannot fire bullets from our shoulders': SC raps Delhi govt over rising air pollution levels
3 years, 1 month ago

'You cannot fire bullets from our shoulders': SC raps Delhi govt over rising air pollution levels

India TV News  

Highlights AQI in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'very poor' or 'severe' category in November Schools in the national capital reopened once again from Monday for all classes Delhi govt has extended the ban on the entry of trucks till December 7 The Supreme Court on Thursday rapped the Arvind Kejriwal government for opening the schools amid rising air pollution levels …

Shutting factories in Delhi, nearby Indian cities could curb pollution
3 years, 1 month ago

Shutting factories in Delhi, nearby Indian cities could curb pollution

Live Mint  

Temporarily shutting down industries in India's capital New Delhi and neighbouring cities could help reduce a toxic smog, a top official said on Tuesday, a day before the Supreme Court reconvenes on plans to combat air pollution. New Delhi has also favoured extending a ban on construction and letting people continue to work from home to help reduce toxic air …

Call emergency meet to deal pollution in Delhi, SC to Centre, slams Delhi govt for blaming farmers
3 years, 1 month ago

Call emergency meet to deal pollution in Delhi, SC to Centre, slams Delhi govt for blaming farmers

India TV News  

Highlights SC directs Centre to call emergency meeting to deal air pollution in Delhi-NCR Centre tells SC stubble burning not a major cause of pollution at present SC slams Delhi govt for bashing farmers for pollution, warns of revenue audit As air pollution in the national capital region continues to remain a concern, Supreme Court on Monday concluded that major …

Delhi Air Pollution - Industry, Power, Transport & Construction Major Contributors : Supreme Court Directs Centre To Call For Emergency Meeting
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Industry, Power, Transport & Construction Major Contributors : Supreme Court Directs Centre To Call For Emergency Meeting

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stated that the major causes of air pollution in Delhi are industries, power, vehicular traffic and construction, and not stubble burning as was sought to be projected.Based on the affidavit submitted by the Central Government, the Court said "we have come to a conclusion that major culprits of air pollution are construction, industry,transport, power and. …

Centre Says Stubble Burning No Longer an Issue for Delhi Pollution, SC Seeks Affidavit on Air Quality Mgmt
4 years ago

Centre Says Stubble Burning No Longer an Issue for Delhi Pollution, SC Seeks Affidavit on Air Quality Mgmt

News 18  

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that since December 3, stubble burning is not an issue for air pollution in Delhi. The top court asked the Centre to apprise it of the steps taken so far by the Commission of Air Quality in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas to address air pollution. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya …

Air Pollution: Letter Petition In Supreme Court Seeks Mandatory Registration Of FIRs Against Persons Involved In Open Waste Burning
4 years ago

Air Pollution: Letter Petition In Supreme Court Seeks Mandatory Registration Of FIRs Against Persons Involved In Open Waste Burning

Live Law  

A letter petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking mandatory registration of FIRs against persons involved in open waste burning or such other activities contributing to Air Pollution in the country. The representation has been made by the People's Charioteer Organization, through its General Secretary Ankur Azad, alleging that everyday billions of Indians ritually burn garbage, thus intensifying …

Stubble burning: Supreme Court keeps in abeyance its order to constitute panel after Centre promises law
4 years, 2 months ago

Stubble burning: Supreme Court keeps in abeyance its order to constitute panel after Centre promises law

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance its October 16 order appointing one-man panel of retired apex court judge Justice Madan B Lokur to monitor the steps taken by neighbouring states to prevent stubble burning, which is a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-national capital region. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde passed the order …

Centre, Delhi in war of words over air pollution
4 years, 2 months ago

Centre, Delhi in war of words over air pollution

Live Mint  

Refuting Delhi government’s assertion that sharp spike in pollution levels in the national capital region during winters is due to stubble burning, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said that it is not a major factor behind the air pollution. In response to the Union minister’s comments, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that stubble burning causes huge pollution …

[Delhi Air Pollution] A Robust Mechanism Needs To Be Planned: NGT Tells Officials [Read Order]
5 years, 2 months ago

[Delhi Air Pollution] A Robust Mechanism Needs To Be Planned: NGT Tells Officials [Read Order]

Live Law  

National Green Tribunal on Tuesday urged the Joint Secretary, MoEF&CC, Chief Secretary, Delhi, and Member Secretary, CPCB to identify the causes and to have advance planned strategies to control Air Pollution Levels in and around Delhi. Principal Bench of Chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel, on Monday had asked officials to personally remain present today, and apprise on the status. Principal Bench …

‘Be here else…’: SC warns chief secretaries of 3 states on Delhi’s deadly air
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Be here else…’: SC warns chief secretaries of 3 states on Delhi’s deadly air

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a string of six directions to governments in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh and demanded strict compliance, warning that it would hold the top bureaucrats of states accountable for enforcing a complete ban on stubble burning that was blamed for 46 per cent of the national capital’s air pollution load over the weekend. …

CPCB extends ban on night-time construction in Delhi-NCR till 2 Nov, asks Punjab and Haryana to take immediate action to curb stubble burning
5 years, 2 months ago

CPCB extends ban on night-time construction in Delhi-NCR till 2 Nov, asks Punjab and Haryana to take immediate action to curb stubble burning

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A CPCB-led anti-pollution task force on Wednesday recommended extending the ban on night-time construction in Delhi-NCR till 2 November and asked Punjab and Haryana to take immediate stringent action to curb stubble burning. At a meeting in New Delhi, the ‘Task Force on Graded Response Action Plan’ also recommended that coal-based industries, barring power plants, in satellite towns …

CPCB for ban on construction activities in pollution ‘hotspot’ if Delhi air quality turns severe
6 years, 1 month ago

CPCB for ban on construction activities in pollution ‘hotspot’ if Delhi air quality turns severe

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A task force led by a CPCB official on Thursday recommended a ban on industrial and construction activities in major pollution “hotspots” here if the air quality turns severe and stricter implementation of actions already in force. The task force, also comprising members from the India Meteorological Department the Delhi Pollution Control Board and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution …

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