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The Supreme Court said it is not inclined to impose a complete ban on firecrackers during Diwali, but warned that orders are ineffective without ground‑level enforcement. The bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale urged the Delhi government and the Commission for Air Quality Management to provide details of inspections, seizures and prosecutions and to ensure strict compliance with existing rules.
The court also suggested that the Delhi government involve prominent public figures such as cricketer Virat Kohli in awareness campaigns about the harmful effects of firecrackers. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati told the court that the government has prepared measures for the pollution season, including restrictions on non‑BS‑VI vehicles and staggered office timings, but the judges emphasized that enforcement, not just announcements, is essential.
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