The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure towards the Punjab and Haryana governments regarding air pollution caused by stubble burning. The court criticized the lack of stringent action against those burning stubble,

The Supreme Court criticized Punjab and Haryana for inadequate action on stubble burning, summoning their chief secretaries for non-compliance. The court termed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as a 'toothless tiger' and directed penal action against state officers.

The Supreme Court pointed out the increase in stubble burning incidents in both states, describing it as an “absolute defiance” of the CAQM.

During the proceedings, the court highlighted a troubling rise in stubble burning incidents within both states, describing the situation as a "complete defiance" of directives from the Commission of A

The Supreme Court directed the Commission of Air Quality Management to take penal action against state government officers and directed the Haryana Chief Secretary to be present in court next Wednesday.