Supreme Court approves ECC hike for commercial vehicles entering Delhi, mandates 5% annual increase from April 1, 2026, based on CAQM recommendations.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court hears PIL seeking to classify air purifiers as medical devices and reduce GST from 18% to 5% amid rising air pollution concerns.
SC allows certified manufacturers to produce green crackers in Delhi, but bans their sale in NCR till further orders, balancing pollution and livelihoods.
SC asks Centre why penal provisions not imposed on farmers for stubble burning, says strict action may deter Delhi-NCR pollution.
SC questions why firecracker bans, anti-pollution steps apply only to Delhi; stresses need for uniform clean air policy across India.
Delhi govt moves SC to recall 2018 ban on 10-yr-old diesel, 15-yr-old petrol vehicles, citing lack of data and need for emission-based policy.
Supreme Court enforces GRAP-4 measures in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens, mandates strict action on pollution and stubble burning for immediate relief.
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab and Haryana for failing to curb stubble burning, contributing to Delhi’s air pollution, and summoned their chief secretaries.
Bombay HC directed Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to carry out a air pollution audit of industries in MMR.
Amidst rising levels of air pollution in the national capital year after year, the Delhi Tree Authority has met only 10 times since its formation in 1995, a public interest litigation in the Delhi Hig...
The Supreme Court asks the Centre and States to take long term measures to improve air quality in the Delhi NCR, emphasising the need to stop farm fires and saying it cannot allow people to suffer fro...
Supreme Court urges Centre, Punjab, Haryana, and UP to implement work-from-home due to air pollution. Next hearing set for November 17, 2021.
Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde ensures no stubble burning orders will be passed without considering petitioners' input, confirms Senior Advocate Vikas Singh.
CJI suggests holding measures in abeyance, questioning the PIL petitioner in the stubble burning case. Justice (Retd.) Madan B Lokur's role also discussed.
Supreme Court dismisses Umar Khalid’s review plea against bail denial in Delhi riots conspiracy case, finding no grounds to interfere with its earlier judgment.
21 April, 2026 11:58 AM
Nashik Court denies interim arrest protection to Nida Ejaz Khan in TCS BPO harassment case; anticipatory bail hearing adjourned to April 27.
21 April, 2026 01:37 PM
Delhi High Court rejects Kejriwal’s recusal plea, holding allegations of bias against Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma insufficient in liquor policy case.
21 April, 2026 11:16 AM
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