‘Perennial’ GRAP is not the solution for Delhi’s air pollution: Supreme Court

Key Points

1. Supreme Court addressed air pollution in Delhi on November 17, 2025.
2. The court cautioned against using GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) as a perennial solution.
3. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized the need for a long-term policy.
4. Stubble burning, vehicular emissions, and construction debris contribute to Delhi's air pollution.
5. The Groundwater Preservation Act of 2009 inadvertently contributed to stubble burning.
6. Centre allocated over ₹2,000 crore to states for stubble removal machinery.
7. Amicus curiae Aparajita Singh highlighted the under-counting of stubble burning incidents due to satellite evasion.
8. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan suggested heavier road tax for cars and online court hearings.