Legal Battle Over 18% GST on Air Purifiers

In Delhi, where the air is often very polluted, there's a big discussion about whether air purifiers should have a lower tax.

The government says they are luxury items and the tax should stay.

But others say they are necessary for health, especially since the air is so bad.

The court is deciding if the high tax is fair.

Experts say the court can check if the tax is fair, but it can't just change the tax rate.

The government also worries that changing the tax could make it harder for small companies to sell air purifiers.

The final decision might be up to a group called the GST Council, which decides tax rates.

The main question is: should people have to pay so much for something that helps them breathe better?