The Supreme Court has allowed the bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on the occasion of Diwali but within a restricted time limit. As per the top court's order, firecrackers will be allowed only between 6 am and 8 am, and then from 8 pm to 10 pm.

A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran said the sale and bursting of the green crackers will only be permitted in designated locations, adding that those found violationg the order will be issued a notice.

Today's order comes months after the court in April had imposed a year-long blanket ban on firecrackers, including green crackers, in Delhi-NCR.

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