SC allows sale of firecrackers but with conditions
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that there is no ban on sale of firecrackers but with certain conditions, reported news agency ANI.
The court said that only green firecrackers with reduced emission and decibel levels will be permitted during all religious festivals.
On Diwali firecrackers could be burst between 8 pm and 10 pm.
A bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan banned the bursting of firecrackers not conforming to the green norms that would apply all year round.
These rules would be applicable to New Year and marriage festivities as well.
The apex court also banned the online sale of firecrackers and put a stay on the-commerce portals from selling firecrackers.
Updated on : October 23, 2018 at 11:22 IST
By EP Web Desk
(With Inputs From IANS)
