Listen up, people – Diwali is coming up and here are a few things that you must know before going out and buying firecrackers. The top court in the country has decided to not impose a total ban on firecrackers but has instead come out with a list of conditions. Only “green crackers” i.e. crackers which have low emission and cause considerably lower noise pollution are permitted and there is a complete ban on the online sale of crackers.
According to The Indian Express, the crackers may only be sold through licensed traders and any e-commerce companies ignoring the order will be held for contempt of court.
Supreme Court declines complete ban on sale of firecrackers. However directs that only less polluting one’s should be sold. No to online sale of crackers. Fixes timings for bursting during various festivals. @IndianExpress
— Ananthakrishnan G (@axidentaljourno) October 23, 2018
Justice A K Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan also set down a time duration for the bursting of firecrackers – from 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and between 11.45pm and 12.30am on Christmas Eve and New Year.
SC Bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan says says that on Diwali, the timing will be allowed bwteeen 8 pm and 10 pm. On Christmas and New Year, this will be from 11.45 pm to 12.30 am. Any violations would invite contempt, court warns. @IndianExpress
— Ananthakrishnan G (@axidentaljourno) October 23, 2018
