Updated: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:25 (IST) On the issue of pollution in the NCR, the Chief Justice (CJI) said that he does not have a magic wand that will end pollution immediately. He called on all parties to work together to control pollution. The CJI recognized that pollution is a complex problem whose solution requires the involvement of the government, industry and citizens. The task of the court is to ensure that governments carry out their duties. Digital Desk, New Delhi. Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant on Thursday expressed deep concern over air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and said we have no magic wand to wave it and pollution will end. We need to identify its causes and find solutions. It will also need to be monitored regularly. With this, the Supreme Court has decided to hear the petition related to deteriorating air quality in NCR on Monday. Remove Ads Read Only News The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi considered the arguments of senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who said that the situation in NCR is alarming due to pollution and that it is a health emergency. Aparajita Singh plays the role of amicus curiae for the bench in the air pollution case. The Chief Justice said, ‘What magic can a judicial forum wield? We know that the pollution situation in NKR is dangerous. We all know this problem. The issue is what is the solution? We need to identify the reasons and only experts and scientists can give solutions. We need to find long-term solutions. He said: ‘Tell me what instructions can we give? We issue some instructions and immediately start breathing clean air. We also need to see what solutions can be found in each area. Let’s see which committee has been constituted by the government. According to news agency IANS, Justice Surya Kant also said that the problem of severe pollution arises only in the winter months. This matter is listed in a formal manner during the Diwali season and it disappears after winter. We need to monitor it regularly. The CJI also assured that the Supreme Court will now take up this matter on an ongoing basis. During a separate hearing last Wednesday, the CJI revealed that he was facing difficulty even completing his morning walk due to poor air quality. His only exercise is walking, but now even that has become difficult. The Supreme Court had on November 19 asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider ordering NCR schools to postpone outdoor sports events held in November-December in view of the toxic air. The court also refused to impose year-round restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRP). GRAP is an emergency framework under which certain activities are prohibited when pollution reaches critical levels. The Court then also emphasized the need to find long-term and sustainable solutions instead of doing so. (With inputs from news agency PTI)