Won't Impose Complete Ban, Won't Allow Incessant Fireworks Either: SC
The court said it would set permitted hours and cracker types, rejecting both a total ban and unrestricted use as pollution concerns mount.
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Supreme Court rejected a total firecracker ban in Delhi while refusing 24-hour usage, seeking a middle ground on permitted times and types to protect vulnerable populations from severe air pollution.
- Fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi welcomed the court's order permitting next-generation joined green crackers, lifting an eight-year ban on chorsa that accounts for 20% of the industry's total production of fireworks goods.
- Ganesan of the Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association called the ruling a 'significant milestone for the fireworks industry.' However, strict safety inspections and limited time before Deepavali make mass production unlikely this season.
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the Winter Action Plan to combat pollution, intensifying the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' campaign at 500 petrol pumps and mandating 50% WFH for offices starting from November.
- Delhi currently operates 6,840 buses, including 5,088 electric buses, as part of its broader pollution strategy. Officials aim to increase daily Metro ridership to 72 to further reduce traffic-related emissions.
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SC Signals Time-bound Firecracker Use During Diwali, Rules out Blanket Ban
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said a complete ban could hurt the sentiments of people celebrating Diwali, while allowing firecrackers throughout the day would adversely affect the environment and vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and the sick. India News | SC Signals Time-bound Firecracker Use During Diwali, Rules out Blanket Ban.
Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound use during Diwali
The Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed specific time limits to prevent environmental damage and protect vulnerable groups. It also considered suggestions about allowing joint firecrackers with restrictions.
'Neither complete ban nor 24-hour permission': SC seeks middle ground on firecrackers amid Delhi pollution
The Supreme Court said a middle ground needed to be found by specifying the hours during which firecrackers could be used and identifying the types that would be permitted.
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