Supreme Court Mulls Limited Green Firecracker Use in Delhi-NCR for Diwali

Supreme Court Mulls Limited Green Firecracker Use in Delhi-NCR for Diwali

The Supreme Court has hinted at easing the blanket ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, stressing the need to balance competing interests.

A Bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran reserved its verdict on pleas seeking permission to manufacture and sell green firecrackers.

The Court heard the Centre’s proposal to allow only NEERI-certified green crackers under strict regulations and time slots.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the Court to relax the 2018 ban, arguing that limited use during festivals would not significantly impact air quality and would respect cultural traditions.

[In Re: Ban on Firecrackers]

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