Supreme Court Demands Stricter Enforcement of Delhi's Anti-Pollution Measures

The court criticized lapses in monitoring truck entry and delayed implementation of pollution control measures as Delhi's air quality remains hazardous.

The Supreme Court directed immediate deployment of police and monitoring teams at all 113 entry points into Delhi to enforce the ban on non-essential truck entry under GRAP Stage 4 restrictions.
Thirteen court-appointed lawyers will inspect major entry points and submit reports on compliance by November 25, ahead of the court's decision on whether to relax restrictions.
Delhi's air quality index remains in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 373, after reaching 'severe-plus' levels earlier this week, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 controls.
The court flagged discrepancies in stubble burning data and criticized delays in implementing pollution control measures, calling for better oversight and immediate action.
Criticism of the Delhi government and police included failure to monitor truck entry effectively, inadequate staffing at checkpoints, and lack of clear guidelines for enforcing exemptions.