Supreme Court Modifies Firecracker Ban in NCR
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BEFORE: A complete, blanket ban on the manufacture, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers was strictly imposed in the NCR during the winter season. NOW: The Supreme Court created a specific carve-out allowing only NEERI-approved green crackers for a restricted time window.
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BEFORE: Enforcement agencies struggled with uniform directives regarding which crackers were illegal versus restricted, often leading to a total shutdown of the trade. NOW: The ruling explicitly limits permissions to green crackers and reaffirms an absolute, enforceable ban on barium-based variants.
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BEFORE: Livelihood concerns of firecracker manufacturers were subordinated to blanket pollution control measures in the NCR region. NOW: The Court established a middle ground by reviving the legal market for green crackers, partially restoring the livelihood of licensed vendors while regulating emissions.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to 'Green Crackers' in India, consider the following statements: 1. They are formulated without the use of barium salts. 2. They have been developed by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?