Overview
- CAQM must convene shortlisted domain experts within two weeks to quantify sectoral contributions and place the report in the public domain.
- The court refused CAQM’s request for a two‑month adjournment on toll‑plaza and environmental charge issues, directing NHAI and MCD to revisit temporary closure or relocation plans.
- Noting wide disparities in prior studies—such as transport’s share ranging from about 12% to 41%—the bench ordered a unified, data‑driven assessment.
- Delhi’s air quality remained poor to very poor on Tuesday, with a citywide AQI around 293 and Chandni Chowk at 352, figures cited to justify accelerated action.
- The bench instructed CAQM to plan phased long‑term remedies and cautioned against selective blame, recalling clear skies during high stubble‑burning in the Covid period.