The Delhi-NCR states requested the Supreme Court to allow bursting of green firecrackers between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali. On Christmas and New Year’s Eve, between 11.45 pm and 12.30 am, and for one hour on Gurpurab.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Delhi-NCR states, said that PESO and NEERI will periodically inspect the manufacture of crackers and ensure that only approved green fire formulations are sold in the market.

What did Tushar Mehta say?

SG said that the manufacturers must specify the quantity and details of green crackers. The Delhi-NCR states also suggested to apex court that no e-commerce website should accept online order and effect any online sale of green crackers.

Earlier on September 26, Supreme Court allowed the manufacturing of green firecrackers in

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