Supreme Court Hesitates on Full Firecracker Ban
The Supreme Court said it is not inclined to impose a complete ban on firecrackers. The bench stressed that existing orders must be properly implemented to tackle air pollution. It also noted the measures taken by the Delhi government and a commission to control pollution.
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Context: Air pollution in Delhi and nearby areas often worsens around Diwali, when firecrackers are widely burst. Courts have repeatedly been asked to decide between an outright ban and enforcing the rules already in place.
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