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SC seeks Delhi-NCR firecracker limits after pollution report

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Chief Justice Surya Kant led a Court bench calling for a firecracker policy in Delhi-NCR.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked what firecrackers have to do with religion.
The court said limiting bursting hours would not hurt religious sentiments.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati requested a Central Pollution Control Board report on barium crackers by October 15.
The bench sent the issue to Commission for Air Quality Management for a view before October 15.

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Chief Justice Surya Kant led a Court bench calling for a firecracker policy in Delhi-NCR.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked what firecrackers have to do with religion.
The court said limiting bursting hours would not hurt religious sentiments.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati requested a Central Pollution Control Board report on barium crackers by October 15.
The bench sent the issue to Commission for Air Quality Management for a view before October 15.