Complete defiance: Supreme Court blasts Punjab, Haryana over Delhi air pollution

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hit out at the Punjab and Haryana governements for their failure to take effective action against stubble burning, which contributes to worsening air pollution in Delhi and nearby regions during the winter months.

A farmer burns crop stubble in Punjab. Every year, farm fires cause air pollution in Delhi during winters. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai will make a bio-decomposer solution that turns stubble into manure to prevent farmers from burning it. (HT Photo)

The apex court highlighted the increase in stubble burning incidents in both states, describing it as an “absolute defiance” of the Commission of Air Quality Management's orders.