India, Nov. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file a report detailing the preemptive measures being taken to prevent further deterioration of Delhi's already 'very poor' air quality.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai and justice K Vinod Chandran issued the direction while hearing the ongoing MC Mehta case, which monitors air pollution control measures in the national capital.

"We direct the CAQM to place on record an affidavit explaining what steps are proposed to be taken to prevent the air in Delhi-NCR from turning severe," the bench said.

The court's direction came after senior advocate Aparajita Singh, assisting the court as amicus curiae, flag...