Supreme Court allows sale of 'green' firecrackers :Key highlights

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused a blanket ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers across
the country, but said that only 'green' firecrackers will be sold which are less polluting . A group of activists had petitioned the top court for a complete ban on fireworks as it increases the pollution levels. Here are the key highlights of the SC order :

- Ahead of Diwali, the SC permitted the sale and manufacture of " green "crackers which have low emission across the country.

- The apex court fixed 8 pm to 10 pm period for bursting of firecrackers on Diwali.

- However, it restrained e-commerce website like Flipkart and Amazon from selling firecrackers.

- The SC also said that selling of  'larries' or series firecrackers will not be allowed to be sold in the market etc..

                                                                                                                 24 October 2018