The bench highlighted the “complete lack of coordination” among stakeholders, including the Delhi Government, Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and pollution control committee in implementing the restrictions.

Coming down heavily on Delhi and other NCR states for not paying an allowance to labourers after construction activities were halted due to air pollution, the Supreme Court today said ball starts roll

A court commissioner, appointed by the Supreme Court to check whether the anti-pollution measures are being implemented in the Delhi-NCR region, said in his report on Monday that he was threatened for taking pictures of ongoing construction at a senior official's house.

Supreme Court refuses to relax air pollution measures in Delhi until AQI levels decrease, seeks accountability from NCR states.

BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles have been barred from plying in Delhi since first week of November amid spike in pollution levels.

The Supreme Court says it will examine the Air Quality Index again on December 5 to see if there is any downward trend in the air pollution levels in Delhi.

The Supreme Court criticized NCR states for failing to compensate construction workers affected by Delhi's air pollution, ordering chief secretaries to provide proof of payment. The court emphasized the need for accountability and better coordination among pollution management authorities.

On Monday, the Supreme Court emphasized that Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will not be relaxed until there is a noticeable decline in the Air Quality Index (AQI) level. SC: Court's Orders and Upcoming Hearing The court has decided to hear all parties involved on December 5.

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea for relaxation of GRAP-IV measures for air pollution in Delhi, emphasizing that such requests will only be considered if pollution levels show a consistent decline.

The bench also asked chief secretaries of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana to appear via video-conferencing at 3.30 pm on Thursday.

The Supreme Court has summoned the chief secretaries of NCR states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, to appear via video conferencing at 3.30 pm on December 5.