Green Crackers Allowed in Delhi-NCR for Diwali 2026; Complete Ban to Resume on November 9: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has permitted the temporary manufacture, sale and use of approved green firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region for Diwali 2026, replacing the complete ban imposed earlier. The order was passed on October 29, 2026, in Arjun Gopal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (2026 INSC 1181). The Court was considering applications filed by fireworks traders, manufacturers, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change…