Background: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently heard a petition filed by a group of farmers, seeking directions to the state governments to take action against stubble burning. The petition highlighted the alarming levels of air pollution caused by stubble burning in the region. Parties: The petition was filed by the farmers, while the respondents included the state governments of Punjab and Haryana and the pollution control boards. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state governments had taken adequate steps to prevent stubble burning. Court observations: The court ordered the state governments to take action against stubble burning, observing that the governments had failed to take effective steps to address the issue. The court also noted that the stubble burning was causing irreparable harm to the environment and the health of the people. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent stubble burning and reduce air pollution. The case emphasizes the need for the state governments to work together to address the issue and provide support to the farmers to adopt alternative methods of stubble disposal.