In a big move ahead of Deepavali, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 15, 2025), relaxed its earlier blanket prohibition and permitted the sale and use of green firecrackers” in the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR), subject to stringent conditions. The Bench, comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, ruled that green firecrackers may be burst in the Delhi-NCR region only between October 18 and 21.
Supreme Court allows sale, use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Deepavali
Commenting on the same, CJI Gavai said, “We have to take a balanced approach, permitting it in moderation while not compromising with the environment.”
What are greencrackers?
Green firecrackers are a type of firecracker designed to be less polluting and environmentally safer than traditional firecrackers. They were developed in response to growing concerns about air pollution. Green crackers are a compromise solution—allowing people to celebrate with fireworks while reducing environmental and health impacts.
