Background: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently heard a petition filed by a group of individuals seeking to prevent stubble burning in the two states. The petitioners argued that the practice of stubble burning was causing air pollution and harming the environment. Parties: The petitioners were represented by advocate M.L. Sarin, while the state governments were represented by the Additional Advocates General, Anmol Rattan Sidhu and Deepak Balyan. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the state governments had a duty to take measures to prevent stubble burning. Court observations: The court observed that the state governments had failed to take adequate measures to prevent stubble burning, despite the harmful effects it had on the environment. The court noted that the governments had a duty to protect the environment and public health. Significance: The Punjab and Haryana High Court's order is significant as it highlights the need for the state governments to take measures to prevent stubble burning. The court's directive to the state governments to take measures to prevent stubble burning is a step towards addressing the growing concern over air pollution in the region. The order is also likely to have implications for other states in India, where stubble burning is a common practice. With the increasing awareness of the harmful effects of air pollution, the need for regulation has become increasingly important. The Punjab and Haryana High Court's order sets a precedent for other courts to follow in regulating stubble burning in India.