A complete ban on the firecracker in Delhi-NCR may be eased as the Supreme Court hinted at relaxing restrictions with a ‘balanced approach’ that safeguards both environmental concerns and livelihoods dependent on the firecracker industry.

The apex court on Friday indicated lifting restrictions on the bursting of green firecrackers in the National Capital Region for Diwali. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran reserved its order and said it will decide on relaxing the absolute ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. "For the time being, we will permit the ban lifting during Diwali," the bench remarked.

What did Centre argue?

Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi-NCR and Haryana, requested the apex court to allow the bursting of green fi

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