Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:12am on 23 Oct 2024,Wednesday India
The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the central and Punjab and Haryana governments regarding their failure to enforce anti-pollution measures as air quality in Delhi and the national capital region remains very poor. During a hearing, the bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, A Amanullah, and AG Masih, labeled the states' efforts to address farm fires as "mere eyewash." The court highlighted the lack of prosecution and financial penalties against farmers violating pollution laws and suggested that Haryana's inaction could be a policy favoring certain farmers. This ongoing non-compliance raises concerns about increasing respiratory health risks in the region.
