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 Supreme Court allowed the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18–21 for Diwali, balancing environmental concerns and festive traditions. Authorities must monitor pollution levels, and illegal firecracker sales will face strict penalties
Reacting to the ban, the Delhi BJP questioned the rationale behind the annual restriction on firecrackers during Diwali and accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of implementing it without presenting any scientific evidence
