‘Orders becoming a mockery’: Supreme Court pulls up Delhi govt over firecracker curbs
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Delhi government and the Commission for Air Quality Management for failing to effectively implement regulations on firecracker use during the winter pollution season.
- Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati submitted that authorities have "pulled up our socks," citing 608 anti-smog guns and the 'Vayu Rakshak' initiative as key preparedness measures for the upcoming pollution season.
- After observing that only 9 of 29 CAQM units were functioning, the Court questioned the government's efficacy and suggested enlisting cricketer Virat Kohli to raise public awareness about pollution.
- Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale directed authorities to "tighten" the regulatory mechanism and ensure physical enforcement on the two days when firecrackers are permitted, with construction activity banned absolutely.
- The bench warned that authorities cannot return annually with identical submissions without demonstrating ground-level results, emphasizing that directions must yield measurable impact before next year's review.
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Our orders breached ‘left and right’, Deepavali was a festival of lights before gunpowder, Supreme Court says in firecrackers case
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Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of orders
The Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effective enforcement of existing orders is crucial for addressing air pollution issues. Measures taken by the Delhi government and the Commission for Air Quality Management were discussed during the proceedings. The court encouraged utilizing prominent personalities for public awareness regarding firecracker regula…
Supreme Court's "Virat Kohli" Suggestion During Cracker-Pollution Hearing
"Every year, we pass orders on the issue... For us, it has now become an academic exercise... Our orders are violated more often than they are followed," the bench said, concluding that it is time to "try something new and innovative," the bench said.
SC: Regulate firecrackers, don't push for complete ban
The Supreme Court stated it is not inclined to completely ban firecrackers but emphasised the need for authorities to implement existing orders on the ground to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The court highlighted that annual orders become a "mockery" without proper enforcement and urged serious action, public awareness campaigns, and on-ground officer presence. It also noted ongoing consultations regarding the use of Barium in firecrackers …
Delhi Pollution And Crackers Ban: What Did Supreme Court Say About Diwali And Virat Kohli ?
As Diwali is knocking the door and so is the poor air quality in the national capital and the National Capital Region (NCR), the Supreme Court on Thursday reviewed measures to control rising air pollution in Delhi NCR and asked the
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