Overview

• The Supreme Court has rebuked the CAQM for not effectively implementing measures to combat Delhi's annual air pollution crisis.
• Recent data shows a significant increase in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana compared to the same period last year.
• The court questioned the efficacy of the CAQM's actions, noting that the commission has not utilized its full legal powers to enforce compliance.
• Justice Masih highlighted the lack of readily available equipment for farmers to manage paddy stubble without burning it.
• The court suggested incorporating senior IPS officers into CAQM's subcommittees to ensure better enforcement of anti-pollution measures.