New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over rising pollution levels during winter and questioned the Punjab government on why farmers involved in stubble burning should not be arrested to send a strong message.
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran said stubble burning by farmers is a major contributor to air pollution.
“You take a decision, otherwise we will pass an order,” the bench told the state government.
The court was hearing a petition seeking suo motu notice on filling vacancies in the State Pollution Control Boards of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
