The Supreme Court on Wednesday eased the rules for bursting and selling green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. According to the apex court, the new order takes a “balanced approach” between celebrating festivities and protecting the environment. However, the court has set certain restrictions and timings for bursting crackers. You must be aware of these rules before the designated dates, as ignoring them may lead to penalties or punishment.

A group of judges, including Chief Justice Bhushan R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, said the order is temporary. It is meant to see if allowing some controlled use of firecrackers can happen without harming efforts to reduce pollution. The court asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state boards to check air and water quality during thi

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