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Supreme Court Hesitates on School Closures Amid Delhi Air Crisis
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:41 PM
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The Supreme Court has expressed reluctance to order school closures or a shift to online classes due to Delhi's severe air pollution, questioning the vulnerability of younger children.
The Supreme Court of India has indicated a cautious approach regarding the closure of schools and the transition to online learning in response to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi.
The court's stance suggests a reluctance to impose blanket measures like shutting down educational institutions or mandating online classes for students.
Furthermore, the apex court raised pertinent questions about the availability of concrete medical research that substantiates claims of younger children being more susceptible to the adverse effects of polluted air compared to their older counterparts.
The court's stance suggests a reluctance to impose blanket measures like shutting down educational institutions or mandating online classes for students.
Furthermore, the apex court raised pertinent questions about the availability of concrete medical research that substantiates claims of younger children being more susceptible to the adverse effects of polluted air compared to their older counterparts.