SC permits green crackers on Deepavali in Delhi-NCR for two days
Context: On 2 November the Supreme Court permitted green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on 7 and 8 November, describing cracker bursting during Deepavali as a 'religious practice'. It held that such rights are qualified and cannot exceed constitutional restrictions.
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SC permits green crackers on Deepavali in Delhi-NCR for two days
Context
The Court said the state had 'utterly failed' to comply with orders issued since 2015, and a complete ban had facilitated illegal sales.
Key Facts
Permission applies only to green crackers on 7-8 November.
A spike in AQI was noticed on Dasara and the following day.
The complete ban did not improve the situation.
Religious freedom is subject to public order, morality and health.
Significance for UPSC
Balances Article 25 (freedom of religion) against Article 21 (right to environment). Relevant to GS2 polity and GS3 pollution.
Related Topics
Article 25 limits
Essential religious practices doctrine
CSIR-NEERI green crackers
Air quality management
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