The Supreme Court on Monday (11 November) issued stern remarks to the Delhi Police, demanding "immediate action" to halt the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, an annual violation of the existing ban, which continues even days after Diwali.

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to decide on a complete ban on firecrackers throughout the year by November 25th. The court emphas

The court yet did not spare Delhi government and police to uphold their failure in enforcing the firecracker ban already existing. It asked why on one hand, the sale and use of firecrackers were permitted for events such as elections and marriages for ...

The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to decide before November 25 on 'perpetual' firecracker ban after consulting stakeholders.

The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi police for inadequate enforcement of the firecracker ban, merely seizing raw materials. Directing immediate action, the Court ordered the formation of a special cell and demanded a personal affidavit from the police commissioner detailing the enforcement efforts.

The Supreme Court has also directed Delhi Police Commissioner to form a special cell to impose firecracker ban.

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the implementation of firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali was not taken seriously by Delhi Police. The top court while directing the Commissioner of Police in Delhi to take actions for ensuring implementation of fircracker ban observed that right to live in a pollution free atmosphere is a Fundamental Right under Article 21.