New Delhi is choking! The Supreme Court has raised a big red flag on Delhi's air pollution, calling the situation "very, very serious." On Thursday, a bench consisting of Justices PS Narasimha and Atul Chandrukar strongly urged lawyers to avoid coming to court in person. They said, "Situation is very, very serious! Why are you all appearing here? We have a virtual hearing facility. Please avail it. This pollution will cause permanent damage." Though the lawyers, including senior advocate Kapil Sibal, wore masks inside the court, Justice Narasimha warned, "Even masks are not enough. It will not suffice." The judge promised to discuss this urgent matter with the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, highlighting the gravity of the problem. Meanwhile, a different Supreme Court bench led by CJI Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran grilled Punjab and Haryana governments about what they were doing to stop stubble burning—a major culprit behind Delhi's toxic air. The court had already activated stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to fight pollution. On Wednesday, the bench ordered, "Let Punjab and Haryana governments respond on steps taken to control stubble burning," and scheduled the case for a follow-up hearing on November 17. Earlier, the court had called on the Commission for Air Quality Management to provide a status report as Delhi’s air quality worsens every day. The message is clear: Delhi’s air is turning dangerously bad, and immediate action is the need of the hour. Who will breathe easy again?