The Supreme Court on Monday (November 17, 2025) told the Centre that air pollution’s choke-hold on the national capital cannot be pried loose by slapping a “perennial GRAP” (Graded Response Action Plan) across Delhi and the National Capital Region.
The toxicity had to be dealt with gradually, through a long-term policy, which did not impact the livelihoods of migrant labourers and daily wagers, the court said.
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