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SC to hear plea on worsening Delhi-NCR air pollution on Dec 17

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday said it will list for hearing on December 17 a plea concerning the deteriorating air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pamcholi took note of submissions made by senior advocate Aparajita Singh, assisting the Court as amicus curiae.
She submitted that while preventive measures and protocols are in place, the principal issue remains their poor implementation by the authorities.
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16 Jan 2026 | 2:25 PM

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BJP announces shchedule for party's national president election

16 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM

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SC stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy under anti-defection law

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SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against Parliamentary inquiry committee

16 Jan 2026 | 1:50 PM

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