Supreme Court to Revisit Firecracker Ban in NCR; May Permit Green Crackers for Deepavali
The Supreme Court of India, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, indicated it might revisit its earlier order imposing a ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The court is considering allowing the use of 'green' fireworks certified by NEERI and PESO for the upcoming Deepavali festival. This follows a proposal from the Centre to lift the blanket ban and allow licensed traders to sell eco-friendly variants. The court will review the 2018 Arjun Gopal v. Union of India judgment, which previously prohibited online sales and restricted manufacturing to green crackers with reduced emissions.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court is examining the possibility of allowing green crackers with reduced emissions and noise levels.
- The Centre has proposed specific time slots (8 PM to 10 PM) for bursting crackers during festivals.
- The 2018 Arjun Gopal judgment had declined a complete firecracker ban but restricted sales to licensed traders.
- The court seeks to balance environmental concerns with religious and cultural practices.
Exam Facts
- The landmark case regarding the firecracker ban is Arjun Gopal v. Union of India (2018).
- Green crackers must be certified by NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute) and PESO.
- The Centre proposed a time slot of 11.55 PM to 12.30 AM for fireworks on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
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