Supreme Court’s Firecracker Relaxation Sparks Environmental, Legal Concerns in Delhi-NCR

Legal and environmental experts have questioned the Supreme Court’s recent modification of the complete firecracker ban in the Delhi-NCR region.

The Court permitted the sale and use of ‘green crackers’ and allowed fireworks during festive occasions, raising concerns about enforcement feasibility, compliance mechanisms, and impacts on already critical air quality.

Observers noted that revisiting the prior order at the request of authorities who previously failed to enforce the ban sent a troubling message. The development suggested that the government and manufacturers effectively secured relaxation following a change in the bench.