firecrackers ban: SC rejects plea on manufacturing, use of firecrackers containing barium
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to allow the manufacture and use of firecrackers containing barium. The court upheld the Delhi government's decision to ban all firecrackers ahead of the Diwali festival. The court emphasized that when a ban is imposed, it applies to all firecrackers regardless of their environmental impact. The Delhi police have finalized an action plan to enforce the ban, including the formation of teams to check for the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers.
Source: indiatimes.com