Deepavali 2026: All you need to know about Supreme Court-permitted time slots, green crackers and other directives
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The Supreme Court permitted the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for two days during Deepavali 2026, citing religious significance while addressing pollution concerns. The ruling mandates strict time slots, bans sales near sensitive institutions, and restricts production to certified manufacturers to mitigate air quality degradation.
Key takeaways
- Green firecrackers are permitted only between 6-7 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on November 7 and 8.
- A 300-metre no-cracker zone is enforced around hospitals, schools, and other sensitive institutions.
- Only CSIR-NEERI and PESO certified manufacturers may produce green crackers during the specified period.
- The court criticized the state for failing to implement previous firecracker restriction orders effectively.
Read the original at The Hindu
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