Published on : 26 Sep 2025, 8:31 am 3 min read

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed manufacture of green firecrackers in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Diwali festivities.

Green crackers are deemed to be less polluting and more environment friendly.

However, Court made it clear that such crackers cannot be sold in Delhi and adjoining prohibited areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) which are going through an air pollution crisis.

The Bench Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justices Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria passed the order after noting that a balance has to be struck in such matters.

" What is the problem in allowing them (firecracker manufacturers) to manufacture if they follow norms? Extreme orders will create problems. Let them manufacture and let there

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