Supreme Court directives on stubble burning over the years

While this issue has persisted for years, the Supreme Court has consistently issued directives aimed at mitigating pollution levels in Delhi

The Supreme Court recently raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in tackling the issue of air pollution in Delhi, exacerbated by agricultural stubble burning in neighbouring states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Capital’s air quality has been a recurring problem each winter, with crop residue burning contributing significantly to the toxic smog that blankets the city.

The Supreme Court began monitoring Delhi’s air quality in 1985 with a public interest litigation case filed by environmental activist MC Mehta. (AFP)

While this issue has persisted for years, the Supreme Court has consistently issued