Supreme Court Demands Stubble Burning Prevention Report as Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Severe Levels

Nov 12, 2025 07:13 pm CST

The Supreme Court has directed Punjab and Haryana governments to submit detailed affidavits on measures taken to prevent stubble burning as Delhi's air quality index exceeds 450 in multiple locations, reaching "severe" levels despite GRAP-III implementation. The court expressed dissatisfaction with states' inability to prevent seasonal pollution spikes despite repeated judicial directives.