The Supreme Court on September 24 asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to explain why stubble burning has already begun in Delhi NCR, despite previous court orders to control it.

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• Supreme Court demands CAQM response on stubble burning by Friday.
• Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh raised concerns over the issue in court.
• Stubble burning contributes significantly to air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
• Court highlighted the need for judicial monitoring to prevent recurrence.
• CAQM required to explain what actions have been taken under Section 14 of its Act.
• Last year, the Court ordered Punjab, Haryana, and others to enforce stubble burning ban.
• States reprimanded for not effectively addressing pollution-related issues.
• Continuous monitoring of air pollution measures was emphasized in previous hearings.
• All State Pollution Control Board vacancies in NCR must be filled by April 2025.