Traffic moves along a highway amidst air pollution in New Delhi, India, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
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CNBC TV1806-01-2026, 15:30

SC Raps CAQM Over Delhi Air Pollution Failure; Demands Action

  • Supreme Court criticized CAQM for failing to control Delhi's air pollution.
  • Court rapped CAQM for seeking a two-month adjournment on toll plaza relocation issue.
  • CAQM directed to convene an expert meeting in two weeks and submit a report.
  • Commission also instructed to consider long-term solutions for pollution in a phased manner.
  • Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' to 'very poor', with AQI 293, expected to persist for six days.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court holds CAQM accountable for Delhi's worsening air quality, demanding immediate and long-term solutions.

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