PoliticsPhoto: DNA IndiaSupreme Court Seeks Balanced Approach on Firecracker Ban Ahead of Diwali
With Diwali approaching, the Supreme Court questioned how firecrackers should be regulated, highlighting enforcement challenges. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, emphasized balancing public awareness and religious sentiments without imposing hard-to-enforce restrictions. Justice Bagchi questioned the religious justification for crackers, noting children's suffering. Senior advocate Aparajita Singh stressed enforcement difficulties. The court suggested practical measures like awareness campaigns and limiting highly polluting crackers.
DNA India·



