In relation to the air pollution crisis faced in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court today directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file an affidavit stating the steps taken to prevent the pollution from worsening further.

The Court was also informed that various news reports have emerged flagging the non-functioning of air monitoring stations across the National Capital.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing the issue of air pollution in Delhi-NCR in the batch of environmental pleas in the MC Mehta Case.

On October 14, the Court temporarily relaxed the absolute ban on the use of firecrackers in the National Capital Region and allowed the use of green firecrackers for the Diwali festival, subject to certain restricti

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