Why not ban firecrackers perpetually, Supreme Court asks Delhi Government

The Supreme Court of India took a suo motu cognisance of expert report that pollution owing to firecrackers were at an “all-time high” during Deepavali 2024 despite a ban by the top court.

“Instances of farm fires and cracker pollution was higher than in 2022 and 2023,” the court noted.

Deepavali 2024: Which States have banned firecrackers, and what are the penalties for violating the ban? The Supreme Court sought response from the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner on “what happened during Deepavali 2024”.

The Bench said the affidavits will have to be filed within one week and the case would be taken up again on November 14.

The Court also asked Delhi Government’s view on issuing a “perpetual ban” on firecrackers.

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