Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria also set a condition for manufacturers. The bench said they must not sell any firecrackers in the NCR until the court issues further orders. The next hearing is scheduled for 8 October.
On 3 April 2025, the Supreme Court had ordered that the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR be extended for the entire year instead of just the winter season. This decision has been challenged in court, and the hearing is ongoing. On 12 September, the Supreme Court questioned why firecrackers should be banned only in Delhi-NCR and not across the country.
The court further noted that, despite a complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, it could not be effectively implemented. As seen in Bihar, a complete ban on mining led to illegal mafia activities in the sector. Therefore, a balanced approach is needed in this case.
The court further noted that, despite a complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, it could not be effectively implemented. As seen in Bihar, a complete ban on mining led to illegal mafia activities in the sector. Therefore, a balanced approach is needed in this case.
It is neither feasible nor correct to impose a complete ban on firecrackers. The Centre and Delhi government, along with all stakeholders including manufacturers and sellers, are directed to consult and reconsider the decision of a total ban, said by Supreme Court.
AQI
AQI is a kind of thermometer. It measures pollution instead of temperature. Through this scale, the amount of CO (carbon dioxide), OZONE, NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), PM 2.5 (particulate matter), and PM 10 pollutants present in the air is checked and displayed in readings from zero to 500.
The higher the amount of pollutants in the air, the higher the AQI level will be. And the higher the AQI, the more dangerous the air. Although an AQI between 200 and 300 is also considered poor, the current situation is that in many cities of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, it has gone above 300. This rising AQI is not just a number. It is also an indication of the risk of upcoming diseases.
GRAP-1 was implemented in Delhi
After Delhi's air quality index crossed 200, GRAP-1 was implemented in Delhi NCR on October 14. Under this, the use of coal and firewood in hotels and restaurants is banned. The Commission of Air Quality Management has ordered agencies to strictly monitor the operation of old petrol and diesel vehicles (BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel).
The commission has also asked agencies to increase the use of anti-smog guns, water sprinkling, and dust repellent technologies in road construction, renovation projects, and maintenance activities.
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