SC IMPOSES TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR BURSTING CRACKERS ON DIWALI

According to reports, the Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed time restrictions on bursting crackers on Diwali. According to its new rule, crackers can be burst only from 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali. The verdict comes 15 days ahead of November 7 - Diwali.

The SC refused to completely ban crackers nationwide and stated that only green firecrackers within a permitted decibel limit and emission level can be burst. It also banned the online sale of firecrackers and put a stay on online websites.

Reportedly, on Christmas and New Year, firecrackers can be burst from 11:45 pm to 12:15 am. The verdict came from a bench of Justices AK Sikri and Ashok Bhushan.