The Supreme Court allowed the bursting of green crackers in Delhi between October 18 and 21, within the restricted time limit. The court confined the use of firecrackers between 6 am and 8 am and then from 8 pm to 10 pm. The court reserved its order on firecrackers despite rising pollution, considering a balanced approach.

Why Supreme Court allow the use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR?

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran noted that smuggled crackers from outside Delhi-NCR cause more harm than green ones, emphasising the need to permit moderate use while protecting the environment. "Since firecrackers are smuggled in, they cause more damage than green firecrackers. We have to take a balanced approach, permitting it in moderation while not comp

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