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.

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 Supreme Court today took a serious view of the failure of States in the National Capital Region (NCR) to compensate construction workers whose livelihood ha

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.

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.