Relaxing the absolute ban on fire crackers in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted sale and use of green fire crackers from October 18 to October 21 during Diwali with certain conditions.

"Sale of green crackers will be permitted from October 18 to October 21. Police authorities shall constitute patrolling teams to keep an eye (to ensure) that only permitted products with QR codes are sold,” said a Bench led by CJI BR Gavai while allowing it as a temporary measure.

“Use of firecrackers shall be confined to 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm on the day before Diwali and on the Diwali day…Violation notice to be attached for persons who violate the rules,” it said.

“There shall be no supply of firecrackers from e-commerce websites,” said the Bench, which also included Justice K

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