In Brief
This matter arose from petitions seeking solutions to Delhi's severe air pollution and smog problem. The appellant, M.C. Mehta, sought consideration of installing smog towers as a pollution control measure. The Court, recognizing the urgency of the issue, ordered a meeting to assess the technical and practical feasibility of deploying smog towers capable of managing air pollution within a radius of 3 to 10 kilometers. The Court directed that concrete proposals be submitted for further consideration, treating the matter as requiring urgent judicial oversight given the public health implications for Delhi's residents.
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