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Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers in Delhi-NCR for Fixed Hours on Nov 7-8
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court has permitted the use of approved green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during specified hours for Diwali on November 8. A complete ban will resume on November 9.
Key points
- Firecrackers can be burst between 6 am and 7 am and 8 pm and 10 pm on November 7 and 8.
- A complete ban on firecrackers will be reinstated from November 9, 2026.
- Only green crackers certified by CSIR-NEERI and PESO are allowed.
- Sales of green crackers are restricted to designated locations and online sales are prohibited.
- Product-specific QR codes are mandatory for the sale of green crackers.
- Authorities must monitor air quality before and after Diwali.
Key insights
- The ruling may lead to increased compliance among manufacturers regarding green cracker standards.
- Local authorities will need to ensure strict monitoring to prevent illegal firecracker sales.
- The emphasis on air quality monitoring could influence future regulations on firecracker use.
Why it matters
This ruling allows for a controlled celebration of Diwali while aiming to reduce pollution.
Source
Business Standard
