Supreme Court asks Delhi Govt for AQI monitoring info amidst claims of water sprinkling near stations

The article highlights the Supreme Court’s concerns regarding allegations that Delhi Metro authorities and civic bodies may be artificially improving AQI readings by sprinkling water around monitoring stations. The Court demanded detailed reports from the Delhi government, seeking to verify whether real-time data was being manipulated to show better air quality. The bench questioned how AQI sensors are calibrated, the intervals of maintenance, and whether independent audits are conducted. It underscored that the right to clean air is fundamental under Article 21 and stressed that superficial measures cannot replace systemic pollution control. The Court asked for transparency in AQI reporting and warned against attempts to mislead the public by presenting distorted environmental data.