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Restrictions on firecrackers: Supreme Court urges balance between religious sentiments and public health

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Restrictions on firecrackers: Supreme Court urges balance between religious sentiments and public health
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During the hearing, Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned the religious basis for bursting firecrackers. File
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During the hearing, Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned the religious basis for bursting firecrackers. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 12, 2026) highlighted the need to balance religious sentiments with public health concerns while considering restrictions on firecrackers in the national capital and neighbouring regions.

“We will not hurt religious sentiments but at the same time, people should themselves come forward and opt for it. The whole exercise should involve a balancing approach,” Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading a three-judge Bench, said.

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