SC blasts air pollution panel for not stopping stubble burning

• The Supreme Court criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for failing to prevent stubble burning incidents in the National Capital Region.
• CAQM’s Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati argued the body has been working to control air pollution.
• The court criticized Punjab and Haryana governments for only recovering nominal compensation from farmers involved in stubble burning.
• The court referred to the CAQM’s subcommittee on safeguarding and enforcement, stating no prosecution has been launched.
• The court directed Punjab and Haryana governments to file affidavits on the implementation of the directions.