School students move Delhi High Court seeking bar on outdoor sports events during pollution months

This article covers the petition filed by school students before the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on outdoor sports activities during peak pollution months, citing severe health hazards. They highlighted scientific studies showing long-term respiratory damage in children exposed to PM2.5 and PM10 levels in Delhi. The petition argued that forcing students to participate outdoors violates their right to health under Article 21. The court acknowledged the gravity of Delhi’s air crisis and sought responses from state authorities, the environment ministry, and the Delhi government. The plea also seeks guidelines mandating AQI-linked restrictions for schools. The article underscores judicial involvement in environmental health issues impacting children and stresses the need for structured, science-based policies to protect minors from worsening air pollution.