Supreme Court Permits Certified Green Crackers in Delhi During Diwali

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The Supreme Court has allowed the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi for Diwali celebrations. Firecracker use is restricted to two daily windows, 6:00 to 7:00 AM and 8:00 to 10:00 PM. These limits apply on the day before Diwali and on Diwali itself. The restrictions are intended to limit pollution during the festival period. The source article provides no further detail beyond these conditions.

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