Delhi, 7 Oct 2025

The Delhi government will ask the Supreme Court to allow green firecrackers on Diwali this year. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said they want to balance public feelings and protecting the environment.

History of Delhi Firecracker Rules

Delhi first banned all firecrackers in 2017 after the Supreme Court looked into it. In 2018, the court allowed green firecrackers. But from 2020, Delhi banned all firecrackers again each winter. This was because it was hard to control and did not help air quality much. Now the government wants to try green firecrackers again. The Supreme Court will hear about this on October 8.

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We will request the court permit certified green firecrackers to balance public sentiments and environmental protection.

The Supreme Court will hear Delhi's stance on firecrackers on October 8. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 7 Oct 2025, 08:58 IST; source: link