National News: The Supreme Magistrate has unliable untried firecrackers to be made in Delhi-NCR, but did not indulge their sale in the region. The top magistrate gave permission to certified manufacturers who have approvals from NEERI and PESO to produce untried crackers, with the strict rule that they will not sell them in the National Capital Region. The matter will be reviewed then on October 8.
Permission for Manufacturing Only
The court, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria, said manufacturers with proper certification can protract making untried firecrackers. However, they must requite an undertaking that none of these crackers will be sold in the prohibited areas of Delhi-NCR until remoter orders.
Revising the Well-constructed Ban
The Supreme Magistrate asked the Centre to review the total ban on firecracker production in Delhi-NCR without consulting all parties involved. The seat observed that a full ban may not be practical. It pointed out that despite a well-constructed ban, enforcement has often failed. The magistrate gave an example of Bihar, where a total mining ban led to illegal mining. A well-turned solution is needed, the judges said.
Opinions from Both Sides
During the hearing, senior well-wisher Aparajita Singh argued for a total ban on firecrackers, saying permitting manufacturing could lead to their use in vetoed areas. On the other hand, manufacturers requested permission to produce under strict rules, including public declaration of quantities. The CJI said, “If they follow the rules, why not indulge manufacturing? Extreme orders create problems. Let them produce, but no sale in NCR until remoter notice.” The specimen is part of the ongoing discussion on air pollution in Delhi-NCR, including concerns over firecrackers and stubble burning.
