SC rules out blanket cracker ban: ‘It will hurt sentiments’

Allowing eco-friendly "green" firecrackers during Diwali could still spark a severe pollution spike in Delhi. Last year, despite restrictions, fake labels were rampant, conventional crackers flooded the market, and local authorities struggled to tell certified items apart. Experts warn that even approved green crackers produce significant emissions, whilst traders complain about late permissions and demand clear guidelines to stock genuine stock from Sivakasi.

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