Supreme Court rejects perennial GRAP for Delhi air pollution
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On November 17, 2025, the Supreme Court told the Centre that imposing a perennial Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi and the National Capital Region is not the solution to the area’s air pollution.
Why it matters
On November 17, 2025 the Supreme Court told the Centre that a perennial GRAP across Delhi and the National Capital Region cannot pry loose the city’s air‑pollution chokehold. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said the solution is not a short‑term measure effective for one or two months. He said toxicity has to be dealt with gradually through a long‑term policy that does not impact the livelihoods of migrant labourers and daily wagers. He said the government has to bring all stakeholders on board.
Implications
- • Limits use of year‑round GRAP as a standalone response for Delhi‑NCR air quality management.
- • Requires policymakers to design gradual, long‑term pollution‑control policies rather than relying on short‑term measures effective for one or two months.
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