SC Allows Green Firecrackers in Delhi-NCR in Diwali With Strict Timings and Restrictions
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The Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for two days during Diwali, but has imposed strict time limits and designated several public spaces as no-cracker zones to curb pollution and protect vulnerable groups.
Under the court's order, green firecrackers can be burst only on November 7 and 8, 2026, between 6 am and 7 am, and again from 8 pm to 10 pm. The timings are in line with the Supreme Court's earlier order dated October 15, 2025.
300-Metre Restrictions Around Hospitals, Schools
The court has prohibited firecracker use within a 300-metre radius of hospitals, nursing homes, primary and district health centres, old-age homes and notified silence zones.
These locations, along with educational institutions, will be designated as 'No-Cracker Zones'. The Supreme Court has directed authorities to clearly mark these areas and publicise the restrictions so residents are aware of the prohibited zones.
Delhi's AQI Enters 'Very Poor' Category
The permission comes as Delhi's air quality deteriorates ahead of Diwali, with pollution levels expected to rise further after the celebrations.
The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the 'very poor' category for the first time this season on Monday, recording 312 at 9 am.
The restrictions seek to regulate firecracker use during the festive period while limiting exposure to pollution, particularly around hospitals, educational institutions and other sensitive locations.
