Delhi High Court hears PIL seeking to classify air purifiers as medical devices and reduce GST from 18% to 5% amid rising air pollution concerns.
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SC asks Centre why penal provisions not imposed on farmers for stubble burning, says strict action may deter Delhi-NCR pollution.
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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.
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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 stays 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, calling them prima facie vague and misuse-prone, and restores 2012 rules pending constitutional review.
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Supreme Court rules that a trade union need not serve a formal charter of demands before approaching the Conciliation Officer under the Industrial Disputes Act.
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