On Diwali, ‘green crackers’ set to return with a bang

The Supreme Court is poised to permit the sale and use of green firecrackers in Delhi and NCR for Diwali, Gurupurav, and Christmas. While reserving orders, the bench questioned the necessity of a complete ban, noting no significant increase in pollution attributed to crackers. The government proposed strict measures, including a ban on series crackers and online sales, to ensure only approved green crackers are available.