The Supreme Court on Wednesday relaxed the firecracker ban conditions in the Delhi-National Capital Region ahead of Diwali and allowed the bursting and sale of green firecrackers from October 18 to October 21.

A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandra also allowed the bursting of green firecrackers, limiting the timings to 6-7 am and 8-10 pm.

The apex court said that there has to be a “balanced approach” between celebrating festivities and protecting the environment.

“We have to take a balanced approach, permitting bursting of green firecrackers in moderation while not compromising with the environment,” said the bench.

Since the firecrackers are smuggled in Delhi-NCR, which causes more damage than the green firecrackers, the sale and bursting of green fire

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