No complete ban on firecrackers, says Supreme Court: Fireworks only allowed in CPCB-designated areas of Delhi-NCR

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that there will not be a complete ban on the firecrackers and instead has opted to regulate their sales. The court in its order has put restrictions on the timings from which firecrackers can be burst on festivals.

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