Supreme Court Warns Over Firecracker Orders in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court warned authorities that it may take a harsh stand on firecrackers if its orders are not enforced. The court said air pollution in Delhi-NCR is a serious public health threat and that current firecracker laws must be followed.
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Context: Delhi-NCR often has very poor air in winter, and Diwali firecrackers are a major source of smoke. The Supreme Court has passed several orders on firecracker limits, so this warning is about whether those rules are actually being followed.
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