Stubble burning: SC slams Haryana and Punjab govts, summons chief secretaries

The Supreme Court criticized Punjab and Haryana for inadequate action on stubble burning, summoning their chief secretaries for non-compliance. The court termed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as a ‘toothless tiger’ and directed penal action against state officers. Punjab’s failure to seek financial aid for farmers to address the issue was also highlighted.