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Supreme Court Petition Declares Air Pollution a Health Emergency

11/7/2025

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A public interest litigation filed in India's Supreme Court seeks to declare air pollution a National Public Health Emergency.
Luke Christopher Coutinho, the petitioner, argues air quality violates citizens' right to life.
The petition notes PM2.5 and PM10 exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai.
It criticizes ineffective enforcement of environmental laws and calls for urgent, coordinated action.

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A public interest litigation filed in India's Supreme Court seeks to declare air pollution a National Public Health Emergency.
Luke Christopher Coutinho, the petitioner, argues air quality violates citizens' right to life.
The petition notes PM2.5 and PM10 exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai.
It criticizes ineffective enforcement of environmental laws and calls for urgent, coordinated action.