Punjab & Haryana High Court Says Business Can Be Curtailed to Protect Environment in Green Crackers Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while hearing a plea challenging restrictions on the sale and purchase of green crackers under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, observed that business activities can be curtailed but environmental protection must not suffer.

The Court stressed the need to balance economic interests with public health and environmental concerns, noting that restrictions on green crackers are necessary to curb pollution. 

The Court further observed that the extent of such restrictions falls within the domain of policy and may not warrant judicial interference.

The case will be heard next on October 16.

[Alandhar Fireworks Association v State of Punjab & Ors]