The Supreme Court permitted the Commission of Air Quality Management to decide on reopening NCR schools, considering the hardships faced by poor students. The court also mandated strict adherence to GRAP-IV restrictions and directed action against authorities for non-compliance with truck entry bans.

For nearly four decades now, the top court has actively discussed the air pollution crisis plaguing the country’s capital — leading to the passage of some consequential reforms. Yet, significant chall

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The Supreme Court noted that it became apparent that mid-day meals were not reaching the students, and they also lacked crucial resources to engage in online education.

In its November 25, 2024, order, the Supreme Court emphasised the adverse impact of continued restrictions on education, particularly for underprivileged students.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced that schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR can resume physical classes, but online learning mus

The physical classes have been suspended in the Delhi-NCR for more than a week now due to hazardous air quality.

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih noted that the students were being deprived of mid-day meals and lacked wherewithal to attend virtual classes.

The Supreme Court has urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider reopening schools in Delhi-NCR, noting many students were missing mid-day meals and were unable to fully access virtual classes due to limited digital resources.

The Court urged CAQM to immediately evaluate the possibility of allowing physical classes in schools and educational institutions, impacted by the ongoing pollution crisis.