India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens

Supreme Court directs Delhi police chief to strictly enforce sale and bursting of firecrackers

India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Nov 11) sharply criticised the Delhi Police and asked for "immediate action" on banning the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, which has been happening every year defying the existing ban, even after the festival of Diwali, and said that "no religion encourages pollution".

‘No religion promotes activity that causes pollution’: SC on violation of firecracker ban in Delhi

The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court it would consider a perpetual prohibition on fireworks after consulting stakeholders.

“No religion supports any activity that promotes pollution or compromises with health of the people,” SC on firecracker ban

Supreme Court on firecracker ban: Supreme Court criticizes Delhi Police for failing to enforce firecracker ban, directs immediate action and formation of special cell.

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality

The Supreme Court affirmed health rights and mandated stricter enforcement of firecracker bans, questioning delays and emphasizing the need for action against pollution in the national capital region.

'No Religion Encourages Activities That Promote Pollution': Supreme Court On Delhi Air Quality

While hearing a case on Delhi air pollution and stubble burning, the Supreme Court today emphasised that Article 21 includes the right to live in a pollution-free environment.