- By Nidhi Giri
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stating the steps taken to prevent the pollution from worsening further in Delhi. The national capital’s air quality continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with an AQI of 324 recorded at 6 am, according to data from CPCB.
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, as per LiveLaw. While hearing the petitions, the apex court was informed that some of the monitoring stations in the national capital were not functioning.
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One of the counsels told the top court that on Diwali, only 9 out of 37 monitoring stations were operational.
"We don't even know when to implement GRAP. That is the severe situation, my lords," the counsel stated.
Adding to this, another counsel informed the Supreme Court that there were "reports after reports in the media on the non-functioning of the monitoring index".
"The CAQM is required to place on record an affidavit as to what steps are proposed to be taken so as to prevent the pollution turning to be severe,” the top court's order read as per LiveLaw.
On Monday, Delhi's Lodhi Road's Air Quality Index deteriorated to 312 in the 'very poor' category, while the AQI at ITO and nearby areas is recorded at 160 in the 'moderate category, according to the CPCB. On Sunday, Delhi's AQI was recorded at 366.