'No religion promotes pollution': SC asks Delhi govt to decide on 'perpetual' firecracker ban

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The Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi police for not effectively enforcing the firecracker ban, emphasizing the right to clean air. The court ordered the police commissioner to create a specialized cell to enforce the ban and file a personal affidavit detailing the steps taken. The Delhi government must decide on a permanent...

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Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
At 9 am on Wednesday, the air quality was 'very poor' with a reading of 366 which later rose to 418.
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Delhi recorded the worst air quality in India on Wednesday with a severe AQI of 418 while Noida and Gurugram also faced very poor levels.
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Zero-metre visibility was recorded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport at 8.30 am with the Runway Visual Range varying between 125 and 500 metres at..
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital remained in 'very poor' category for the 15th consecutive day on Wednesday, i.e., November 13.
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The number of chikungunya cases in 2020 stood at 111, in 2021, there were 89 cases, in 2022, 48 cases, and in 2023, 65 cases.
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Supreme Court of India

Highest court of jurisdiction in India
The Supreme Court of India has laid down a strict procedure for authorities to follow before demolishing illegal structures. A 15-day notice period, a personal..
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The Supreme Court of India has issued strict guidelines to curb the practice of "bulldozer justice," emphasizing due process and the rule of law. The court..
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The Supreme Court established strict guidelines to prevent authorities from demolishing properties without due process. The court emphasized that officials who..
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking mandatory age checks at all liquor-selling establishments to combat underage drinking. The petition, filed by..
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