SC-Mandated Time Limits Flouted as Police Crack Down on Illegal Sale and Use of Firecrackers Across Delhi During Diwali

xNew Delhi: Police have registered more than 100 cases across Delhi over alleged violation of the Supreme Court's guidelines on bursting firecrackers and more than 50 on charges of illegal sale during Diwali celebrations, officials said on Tuesday.The Supreme Court has restricted the bursting of firecrackers to October 19 and 20, between 6 AM and 7 AM, and between 8 PM and 10 PM.

A senior police officer from Dwarka district said that 24 cases of bursting crackers beyond the allowed time were registered in the district. Similarly, Rohini district also reported 24 cases of violation and three cases of illegal sale.

"In the Outer North district, eight cases were register

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