From bans to green crackers: How Supreme Court's Diwali rulings evolved

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From imposing restrictions on firecracker sales to allowing green crackers for limited periods, here's how the Supreme Court has revised its stand on fireworks over the years

From imposing restrictions on firecracker sales to allowing green crackers for limited periods, here's how the Supreme Court has revised its stand on fireworks over the years

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The Supreme Court has once again allowed the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for a limited period around Diwali, temporarily relaxing a year-round ban on their manufacture, sale and use. The latest order permits people to burst approved green crackers on November 7 and 8, between 6 am and 7 am and 8 pm and 10 pm. A complete ban will return from November 9.

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