Not only Delhi-NCR, order on firecracker applies to all states: SC

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday reiterated its regulations, across the country, against the banned chemicals in firecrackers at a time when the national capital reeling under extreme air pollution, saying polluting the environment during celebration is all about being “selfish” and it is for all to manage air and sound pollution

- JAISON WILSON

A bench of Justice A S Bopanna and Justice M M Sundresh remarked that when it comes to environmental protection, there is a wrong perception that it is only the duty of the judiciary.

The top court said it had passed several orders on the issue earlier in relation to the steps to minimize and avoid air as well as noise pollution while hearing a plea by Rajasthan seeking directions regarding a ban on barium crackers during the festive season.