SC to Hear Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Plea Dec 17 Amid Severe AQI

• Supreme Court to hear plea on Delhi-NCR air pollution on December 17.
• Amicus curiae highlighted poor implementation of preventive measures by authorities.
• Concerns were raised about schools holding outdoor sports activities despite court orders.
• Delhi's AQI reached a 'severe' 498 on December 15, with Jahangirpuri recording the worst air quality.
• December 14 recorded Delhi's most polluted day this winter with an AQI of 461.

Why It Matters: SC hearing addresses critical public health threat from Delhi-NCR air pollution.