The Supreme Court had sharp words for Delhi Police and demanded "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city - an annual activity that defies an existing ban - 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 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 also directed Delhi Police Commissioner to form a special cell to impose firecracker ban.

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

The Supreme Court emphasized the right to a pollution-free environment, urging Delhi to decide on a year-round firecracker ban within two weeks.

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.