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SC Seeks Middle Ground on Firecracker Ban: No Total Prohibition, No 24/7 Fireworks
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 15:23
SC Seeks Middle Ground on Firecracker Ban: No Total Prohibition, No 24/7 Fireworks
- •The Supreme Court (SC) stated it will neither impose a complete ban on firecrackers nor allow round-the-clock fireworks, seeking a middle ground.
- •A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale emphasized the need to specify hours for firecracker use to balance sentiments and environmental impact.
- •Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati suggested considering limited relaxation for specified 'next-generation joined green crackers' recommended by CSIR-NEERI.
- •These green crackers, developed with CSIR-NEERI, use reduced barium salts to lower emissions and must comply with noise, emission, and safety requirements.
- •The top court will further consider the issue of barium use in firecrackers on October 15, having previously allowed green crackers with conditions for Diwali.
Key Questions Answered
The Supreme Court stated that it will neither impose a complete prohibition nor permit round-the-clock fireworks, noting that a total ban would affect sentiments while unlimited use would harm living beings.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati submitted that a limited relaxation could be considered for specified next-generation joined green crackers recommended by CSIR-NEERI, provided they meet noise, emission, and safety requirements.
The Supreme Court announced that it will specifically consider the issue pertaining to the use of barium in firecrackers on October 15.
