Supreme Court allows bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi on November 7-8; restores ban thereafter
The Indian Supreme Court has permitted the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for a limited window during Diwali. The court opted for regulation over a total ban, citing the failure of previous prohibitions to curb illegal conventional firecracker sales.
Why it matters
This decision reflects the ongoing tension between cultural traditions and environmental health in densely populated urban areas.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR between 6am and 7am and 8pm and 10pm on November 7 and 8, ahead of Diwali. The court, though, made it clear that a complete ban on firecrackers would be reinstated from November 9.A bench of justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said it was opting for a regulated approach rather than a blanket prohibition, noting that the earlier complete ban had neither significantly improved air quality nor prevented the illegal sale and use of conventional firecrackers.
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