Boost for Delhi government as Supreme Court backs odd-even scheme

The bench, also comprising Justices A K Sikri and R Banumathi, pointed out that even Supreme Court judges have done their bit by opting to carpool. “You see, we are also carpooling, but you are not helping,” observed the bench, adding that the petition appeared to be a “publicity stunt” which may attract “heavy cost”.

Following in CJI’s footsteps, seven Supreme Court judges carpool to work

As reported by The Indian Express, the CJI is carpooling with Justice Sikri. Seven other judges have also opted to carpool, although they have been granted exemption owing to their constitutional post.

Vehicle exhaust, dust, what fouls the air the most? Studies disagree

The bench, which has been monitoring a PIL on Delhi pollution and passed a slew of measures recently, said it would ask authorities like the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to augment the public transport system to ensure that the people do not face difficulties.

ODD-EVEN: A view of ITO last Monday. (Tashi Tobgyal)

The appeal was filed against the Delhi High Court order, which, on January 11, refused to interfere with the AAP government’s scheme, observing that the restrictions were only till January 15.

The high court had said that though the implementation of the scheme may have caused hardship to a section of society, “the power of judicial review cannot be extended to determine correctness of such policy decision”.