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Supreme Court Takes Up Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Crisis With Sharp Remarks
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The Chief Justice of India made a sarcastic remark about Delhi weather as the Supreme Court addressed the region's severe air pollution problem. An amicus curiae told the court that breathing Delhi's air is equivalent to smoking 30 cigarettes daily, while the court emphasized the need for greater pollution awareness during Diwali celebrations and flagged vehicular emissions as a concern.
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‘Hope you are enjoying Delhi weather’: CJI’s remark as SC takes up Delhi-NCR pollution (opens Times of India in a new tab)
"Hope You're Enjoying Weather": Supreme Court's Quip On Delhi Pollution (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Aparajita Singh, who is helping the Supreme Court as the amicus curiae, said breathing the region's air is equivalent to an individual "smoking 30 cigarettes every day"
‘Enjoying Delhi weather?’ CJI’s quip as Supreme Court takes up air pollution crisis, flags vehicular emission (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The top court observed that Diwali celebrations should be accompanied by greater awareness of pollution.
