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- India's Supreme Court declares **pollution-free environment** a fundamental right.
- Delhi's air quality index recorded at **364**, considered 'very poor'.
- Much of the pollution attributed to farmers **illegally burning paddy stubble** in Punjab and Haryana.
- Court criticizes state governments for 'selective action' and demands protection of citizens' rights.
- Proposal for extra funds to provide tractors and diesel to small farmers under consideration.

Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/pollution-free-environment-fundamental-right-indias-top-court-says-2024-10-23/)

India's Supreme Court Declares Pollution-Free Environment a Fundamental Right

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- Supreme Court criticizes Punjab, Haryana, and CAQM for lack of action on **stubble burning** and **air pollution** in Delhi.
- Only **five out of eleven** members attended the CAQM meeting on August 29.
- No **penal action** taken against farmers engaged in stubble burning.
- CAQM has not initiated a **single prosecution** in stubble burning cases.
- Court directs Centre and CAQM to file affidavits by October 16.

Source: [The Statesman](https://www.thestatesman.com/india/stubble-burning-and-air-pollution-in-delhi-except-meetings-nothing-is-happening-at-grassroots-level-sc-tells-punjab-haryana-pulls-up-caqm-1503349773.html)

SC Criticizes Punjab, Haryana, CAQM Over Delhi Air Pollution

- **Delhi's AQI** hit a 'poor' 175 on October 15, following two consecutive days of poor air quality.
- **Farm fires** in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have surged, contributing to the pollution.
- **GRAP Stage 1** measures have been implemented, focusing on dust mitigation and waste management.
- **Firecracker ban** imposed in Delhi until January 1 to curb pollution.
- **Chandigarh's AQI** worsened, with stubble burning contributing to the spike in pollution levels.

Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-aqi-poor-175-for-third-consecutive-day-october-air-quality-index-pollution-farm-fires-stubble-burning-india-news-11728955804629.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chandigarhs-air-quality-worsens-as-farm-fires-rage-in-punjab-101728931671235.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhis-air-quality-remains-poor-for-2-days-in-a-row-6789287), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/graps-stage-1-rolls-out-as-calm-winds-low-temp-keep-air-poor-in-delhi-101728928549607.html)

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Amid Rising Pollution

- **Delhi-NCR** residents woke up to a dense **smog** layer, with AQI in 'poor' and 'very poor' categories.
- **Noida** reported an AQI of 304, **Greater Noida** at 312, and **Ghaziabad** at 324.
- **Pakistan** blamed for stubble burning contributing to toxic smoke.
- **Delhi's AQI** stood at 328, with some areas recording 'severe' pollution levels.
- **GRAP Stage 2** measures implemented to curb pollution, focusing on dust control and limiting diesel emissions.

Source: [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/india/air-quality-plummets-in-ncr-is-pakistans-stubble-burning-a-key-factor-article-114677048), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-air-pollution-delhi-air-quality-delhis-air-quality-remains-in-very-poor-category-6889469)

Delhi-NCR Chokes Under 'Very Poor' Air Quality

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- **Delhi** is grappling with **alarming air quality** levels, with the **AQI** recorded at **336** at 7 AM, slightly better than the previous day's peak of over 350.
- Despite the **Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-II** implementation, the situation worsened, with AQI dipping to **354** by Wednesday 8 AM.
- Some areas like **Anand Vihar** reported AQI levels exceeding **400**, classified as 'severe'.
- **Stubble burning** and local pollution sources are major contributors, with **PM2.5** levels rising throughout the day.
- Forecasts predict **'very poor' to 'severe'** air quality for the next six days, with no major improvement expected.

Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/delhi-pollution-layer-of-smog-continues-to-blanket-capital-city-air-quality-remains-very-poor-at-336-delhi-aqi-451311-2024-10-24), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/as-air-quality-worsens-in-delhi-4-stations-now-in-severe-category/articleshow/114527610.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/delhi-aqi-today-indias-most-polluted-city-aqi-340-national-capital-breathes-heavy-air-pollution-quality-cpcb-safar-11729730245784.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/no-respite-from-toxic-delhi-air-severe-level-close-101729705075683.html)

Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' Levels

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- **Supreme Court** finds discrepancies in Delhi LG V.K. Saxena's statements on tree felling dates.
- LG claimed he was informed on **June 10**, but records show he knew on **April 12**.
- Court demands **affidavits** from LG and ex-DDA Vice-Chairperson Subhasish Panda.
- Original records and **Forest Survey of India** report to be submitted by **November 5**.
- Case involves illegal felling of **1,100 trees** in Delhi's Ridge area for a road-widening project.

Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-finds-discrepancy-in-l-gs-version-on-when-he-came-to-know-of-tree-felling-in-ridge-area/article68792785.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sc-says-discrepancy-on-when-delhi-lg-learnt-about-tree-felling-asks-for-specific-disclosure-101729782745199.html)

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