PoliticsPhoto: The HinduSupreme Court Allows Green Firecrackers for Two Days, Activists Raise Concerns
The Supreme Court on November 2, 2026, permitted the use of green firecrackers on November 7 and 8 in Delhi-NCR, recognizing Deepavali fireworks as a religious practice. Environmental activists questioned the feasibility of enforcing restrictions on short notice, while traders warned about limited time to stock green crackers. Past bans have often been flouted, and stock shortages were reported in 2019 despite longer preparation time.
The Hindu··Delhi



