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Bombay High Court Orders Crackdown on Street Firecrackers

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 5:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Bombay High Court ordered Mumbai police and civic authorities to enforce the ban on street firecrackers.
Judges said Mumbai’s air pollution exceeds Delhi’s, with AQI 150-200 classified as unhealthy.
Noise monitoring recorded levels up to 110.8 dB(A) during immersion processions, above legal limits.
BMC and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board must publish public awareness notices by October 24.
Police officials must file affidavits before the October 26 hearing, or face prosecution under Articles 14 and 21.

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Bombay High Court ordered Mumbai police and civic authorities to enforce the ban on street firecrackers.
Judges said Mumbai’s air pollution exceeds Delhi’s, with AQI 150-200 classified as unhealthy.
Noise monitoring recorded levels up to 110.8 dB(A) during immersion processions, above legal limits.
BMC and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board must publish public awareness notices by October 24.
Police officials must file affidavits before the October 26 hearing, or face prosecution under Articles 14 and 21.