
Delhi-NCR to witness ‘patakhe wali’ Diwali? Supreme Court allows sale and bursting of firecrackers for five days
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 8:03 a.m. | Source: Livemint
The Supreme Court is considering lifting the ban on green firecrackers for Diwali in Delhi-NCR. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta proposed allowing their use during specific hours on Diwali, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Gurpurab, with inspections to ensure compliance with green standards.