The Supreme Court today directed the State of Punjab and Haryana to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, contributing to the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing the issue of air pollution in Delhi-NCR in the batch of environmental pleas in the MC Mehta Case.

Sr Advocate Gopal Sankarnaryanan, appearing for one of the applicants, informed the Court that the AQI has crossed 450 in some areas and constructions were being carried out, including within the Supreme Court premises.

He stressed that while the CAQM has implemented GRAP III, the situation demanded the implementation of GRAP IV instead.

The bench directed the State of Punjab and Haryana to file a status re

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