Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/04/2019 use of firecrackers in Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/04/2019 regarding manufacture of fireworks with new formulation. The fireworks manufacturers had requested permission for manufacture of fireworks with Barium substitute i.e. Barium Nitrate. This is said to reduce the pollution to the extent of about 25 to 30 per cent. SC declines the request saying the Petroleum and Explosive Safety organization (PESO) is looking into the matter for the best formulation that may be permissible for manufacture of firecrackers.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/03/2019 regarding air pollution due to bursting of crackers and stubble burning.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/11/2018 regarding permission for fireworks on the occasion of Vaikunth Chaturdashi in Ujjain City. Supreme Court allows fireworks on 21/11/2018 but it shall not exceed two hours.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 31/10/2018 regarding the issue of burning of firecrackers during Diwali and other festivals/occasions.
The Supreme Court ruled out imposing a complete ban on the sale of firecrackers during Diwali but put certain conditions in place for the sale and use of firecrackers.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/08/2018 regarding pollution problems which occurs due to firecrackers during Diwali. Supreme Court asks the Union of India/Ministry of Environment to come out with concrete suggestions to deal with these problems.
The Supreme Court has brought back the November 2016 ban on sale of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region. This order effectively means that no firecrackers will be available for purchase before Diwali, which is on Oct 19, 2017
