Apr 3, 11:24 AM

Supreme Court Upholds Firecracker Ban in Delhi-NCR, Citing Public Health Concerns Under Article 21

The Supreme Court of India upheld the ban on the manufacture, storage, and sale of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region, citing concerns over public health as outlined in Article 21 of the Constitution. The court rejected calls for exemptions for green firecrackers and emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of the ban. During the proceedings, the court dismissed conspiracy claims against petitioner M.C. Mehta and highlighted that air pollution levels in the region have remained alarmingly high for an extended period. The ruling underscores the court's commitment to addressing environmental issues and public health in the face of ongoing pollution challenges.

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NDTV@ndtv
2 years ago
Supreme Court Refuses To Relax Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi https://t.co/SCSOdUhf54 NDTV's @nupurdogra reports https://t.co/326Xbtgg3K
The Hindu@the_hindu
2 years ago
The #SupremeCourt on Thursday refused to relax the ban imposed on the manufacture, storage and sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR noting air pollution levels had remained alarming for a considerable time. https://t.co/sfjsTJa2Tx
NDTV@ndtv
2 years ago
Supreme Court Refuses To Relax Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi https://t.co/SCSOdUhf54 https://t.co/1rU36M8um1

Supreme Court Upholds Firecracker Ban in Delhi-NCR, Citing Public Health Concerns Under Article 21

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