High-Octane Dispute: Court Reviews Car and Bike Festival Amid Pollution Concerns

The Delhi High Court directed a district magistrate to examine a petition concerning a car and bike festival potentially exacerbating air pollution. Doubts were raised over the petition's lack of scientific evidence. The event, 'Burnout City', is facing scrutiny ahead of its January 17th schedule.

The Delhi High Court has instructed a city district magistrate to assess concerns surrounding an upcoming car and bike festival, 'Burnout City', amid Delhi's poor air quality conditions. The festival, scheduled for January 17th at the NSIC ground in Okhla, has sparked a legal challenge over potential pollution impacts.

A bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya raised questions about the petition's validity, citing a lack of scientific evidence to support claims that the festival will worsen air pollution. The court criticized the petition for being speculative and lacking in scientific basis.

The bench also observed procedural oversights, noting failure to involve the Commission for Air Quality Management or serve the plea to the Delhi government. The court directed the district magistrate to address the petitioner's concerns, particularly those in a January 4th representation, and refused to deliberate on the petition's merits.

(With inputs from agencies.)