Delhi, GRAP 4 and Supreme Court

GRAP 4 Curbs To Stay In Delhi, Supreme Court Flags Gaps In Toxic Air Fight
Tough restrictions on vehicular movement and construction activities in Delhi will stay for now, the Supreme Court ruled today.
Air pollution: GRAP 4 measures to continue in Delhi, says Supreme Court; CAQM to decide on reopening schools
Without being “satisfied that there is a consistent downward trend of AQI, we cannot permit the Commission to go down to stage 3 or stage 2,” the Supreme Court bench said on GRAP measures.
Delhi air pollution: SC directs action against officials for 'serious lapse' in ensuring GRAP-IV curbs
The Supreme Court on Monday censured the AAP government and the Delhi police for a "serious lapse" on their part in the strict implementation of GRAP-IV measures and directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to take action against the erring officials.
GRAP-4 curbs to stay: SC flags gaps in Delhi's response
The Supreme Court emphasized that authorities have not made "earnest efforts" to implement GRAP 4 curbs effectively. The court also took cognizance of worries over restarting physical classes in schools,
Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Consider Re-Opening Schools, GRAP-IV To Continue In Delhi
The court noted that there is not much difference in air outside and inside a place and large number of children cannot access air purifiers.
Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court Calls For Review Of School Closures But Firm On Other GRAP 4 Restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday (25 November) ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to review its decision to close schools in Delhi-NCR, particularly for Classes 10 to 12, in light of concerns over access to mid-day meals and air quality at home.
Supreme Court Advocates Relief Measures Amid Severe Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court has urged the Commission for Air Quality Management to consider easing restrictions for educational institutions under the harsh GRAP-IV norms. Acknowledging student disadvantages, the court emphasized pressing welfare measures for affected communities,
Delhi-NCR Air pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP-IV measures, asks CAQM to consider relaxing norms for schools
Last week, GRAP-IV was imposed in the national capital after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 450 mark, and the apex court had said that the curbs can't be eased without its approval.
Delhi air pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP IV regulations; directs CAQM to consider reopening schools, colleges
SC raps authorities for poor monitoring of GRAP IV restrictions; directs states to use labour cess to pay subsistence for affected labourers and daily wagers
The Supreme Court, however, declined to ease the anti-pollution restrictions under GRAP-4 in Delhi-NCR.
On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to evaluate the possibility of reinstating physical classes in schools and colleges within the Delhi-NCR region. The court said many students are missing out on mid-day meals and lack the necessary infrastructure for online learning.
Delhi Air Pollution: Respite from smog but AQI remains in 'poor' category
The AQI in Delhi remained in the severe category from Monday to Wednesday last week and thereafter witnessed slight improvement on Thursday and Friday. However, it deteriorated to the severe category on Saturday.
Schools Reopen News: Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad And Faridabad; Here's What SC Said
The apex court said, "Students are missing mid-day meals, and many don't have the means to attend virtual classes. This ...
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Court urges reopening Delhi schools, cites mid-day meal, digital resources concerns
The Supreme Court has urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider reopening schools in Delhi-NCR, ...