[Tryst with the Constitution] Judicial orders and firecrackers: Rethinking the constitutional response to pollution

Judicial Orders and Firecrackers: Rethinking the Constitutional Response to Pollution

The months of October and November mark the celebration of Dussehra and Diwali, and the return of Supreme Court orders addressing Delhi's pollution crisis.

As Diwali approaches, the Court's recent remarks hint at allowing "green crackers" while prohibiting conventional ones, reflecting an annual rhythm of judicial direction, administrative uncertainty, and public indifference.

Both the Union and State governments have initiated measures to coordinate their responses to Delhi's air crisis, yet the persistence of winter smog suggests that these efforts have not translated into lasting institutional solutions.

The Court’s recent remarks hinting at the permission to use “green crackers” while reiterating earlier prohibitions on conventional ones

Author's summary: Delhi's pollution crisis persists despite judicial orders and government measures.

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