The Supreme Court acknowledged it lacks a quick fix for Delhi-NCR’s severe air pollution, emphasizing the need to identify specific contributing factors. Justices will regularly review the issue, seeking solutions from domain experts and scientists to address the multifaceted problem. Delhi air pollution NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it “does not have a magic wand” to instantly fix Delhi-NCR’s worsening air pollution, and stressed the need to pinpoint the specific sources driving the capital’s recurring toxic smog.Also Read | GRAP-III lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to ‘very poor’ category; city records coldest November night in 3 yearsA bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also agreed to review the issue on a regular basis and listed the matter for December 1.”We will take up the matter. We don’t have a magic wand which courts can use to find quick solutions on this. The problems we have identified, their solutions are what we need. We will have to identify all the reasons,” CJI Kant observed, according to news agency ANI.”There is no one reason for the problem. People may be thinking there may be only one reason but there are various factors. Only domain experts and scientists can find out solutions to deal with each reason. We hope and expect that the government may have come up with something. We’ll take up the matter on a regular basis,” he added.The remarks came a day after the CJI told the court he felt “unwell” following an hour-long morning walk in Delhi’s toxic air.Earlier, previous CJI BR Gavai had directed the governments of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to implement preventive measures and conduct regular reviews.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an AQI of 349 at 7 am on Thursday, keeping the capital in the “very poor” category for nearly two weeks.As per the CPCB, an AQI between 301 and 400 falls under the “very poor” category, while levels above 400 are classified as “severe.”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In HyderabadBrahMos Diplomacy Peaks As Rajnath Singh Deepens India-Indonesia Defence Ties In Indo-Pacific ShiftOperation Sindoor Showed India’s Strength, Discipline And Deterrence To The World: President Murmu’Years Of Reforms & Readiness Translated Into Decisive Outcomes In Op Sindoor’: Army Chief DwivediPM Modi Predicts India’s Global Dominance In Satellite Launches As Skyroot Unveils Vikram-I RocketBJP Slams Pakistan Over Ram Temple Remarks, Says Lecturing India Mirrors Osama-Like HypocrisyDelhi: Industrialist’s Daughter-In-Law Found Dead In Vasant Vihar, Diary Mentions ‘Love And Trust’Dhaka Slum Inferno Leaves Thousands Homeless As 1,500 Shanties Collapse Into Ash And Twisted RubbleNepal: Dhangadhi Tense As KP Oli-Led CPN-UML Cadres Clash With Gen-Z Youths, 2nd Incident In A WeekMEA Clears Air On Putin’s India Visit Dates As Both Nations Prepare For High-Stake Strategic Summit123PhotostoriesAhmedabad Gears Up for CWG 2030: Inside Venues, Timelines, Infra Boom & Legacy Plans8 most beautiful moons of solar systemPune Metro Phase 2 Approved: 31.6km Expansion to Ease Traffic & Boost ConnectivityYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality typesFriday Remedies: How to Receive Goddess Lakshmi’s Divine ProsperityHyderabad Gets Global Boost as Safran Launches Twin MRO Centres for Civil & Military JetsRama Raju Mantena: Rare photos of the man everyone is searching forWhy airplane windows have a tiny holeFrom Saira Banu, Shah Rukh Khan to Amitabh Bachchan: How B-town paid emotional tribute to the evergreen DharmendraWhat happens to the body when you stop eating carbohydrates123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDeion SandersAyesha CurryTaylor SwiftMarqury CollinsStefon DiggsSaudi Prince Mohammed Bin SalmanCharlie McAvoyPaige SpiranacSteveWillDoIt ControversyCandace Owens
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it “does not have a magic wand” to instantly fix Delhi-NCR’s worsening air pollution, and stressed the need to pinpoint the specific sources driving the capital’s recurring toxic smog.Also Read | GRAP-III lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to ‘very poor’ category; city records coldest November night in 3 yearsA bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also agreed to review the issue on a regular basis and listed the matter for December 1.“We will take up the matter. We don’t have a magic wand which courts can use to find quick solutions on this. The problems we have identified, their solutions are what we need. We will have to identify all the reasons,” CJI Kant observed, according to news agency ANI.“There is no one reason for the problem. People may be thinking there may be only one reason but there are various factors. Only domain experts and scientists can find out solutions to deal with each reason. We hope and expect that the government may have come up with something. We’ll take up the matter on a regular basis,” he added.The remarks came a day after the CJI told the court he felt “unwell” following an hour-long morning walk in Delhi’s toxic air.Earlier, previous CJI BR Gavai had directed the governments of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to implement preventive measures and conduct regular reviews.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an AQI of 349 at 7 am on Thursday, keeping the capital in the “very poor” category for nearly two weeks.As per the CPCB, an AQI between 301 and 400 falls under the “very poor” category, while levels above 400 are classified as “severe.”
