Delhi Air Pollution : Supreme Court Allows GRAP-IV Restrictions To Be Relaxed Upto GRAP-II

The Supreme Court allowed relaxation in restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) concerning air pollution in Delhi, permitting activities under GRAP II instead of GRAP IV. The relaxation came in response to a reduction in pollution levels. The Court recognized the improving air quality and thus eased restrictions, allowing certain activities to resume. However, it also emphasized the need for continuous monitoring to ensure that pollution levels do not rise again. This decision balances public health concerns with the economic activities impacted by the stringent air quality measures.