Overview

• Only manufacturers certified by NEERI and PESO may produce green firecrackers, and they must file undertakings not to sell or store them in prohibited areas.
• The Environment Ministry was directed to consult the Delhi government, manufacturers, sellers and other stakeholders and submit a proposal by October 8.
• Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria said absolute bans are impractical and can spur illegal markets, citing Bihar’s mining example.
• The court noted the existing year‑round prohibition on manufacture, storage and sale in Delhi‑NCR from April 3, 2025 has been “hardly” followed on the ground.
• Amicus Aparajita Singh urged a complete ban, manufacturers sought tightly monitored production, and the bench emphasized balancing health protection with livelihoods.