The Bombay High Court directed BMC to re-upload Dia Mirza’s Diwali awareness video urging citizens against bursting firecrackers on public roads. The court criticised political remarks targeting the actor and reiterated the importance of secularism and judicial directions
The Supreme Court has allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during specified morning and evening hours on November 7 and 8. It prohibited fireworks near hospitals and silence zones and said the complete ban would return from November 9
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled out a complete ban on firecrackers, saying round-the-clock fireworks would also not be allowed. The court said a middle ground was needed and indicated that specific hours could be prescribed for their use
The Bombay High Court banned firecrackers, loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams on public roads during festival processions in Maharashtra, criticised lax enforcement of noise pollution rules and called for greater restraint and more dignified, civilised celebrations
