New Delhi: The Supreme Court yesterday ordered a ban on firecrackers across India, saying the directions against the use of barium and banned chemicals in firecrackers are applicable to all States and not just Delhi-NCR.
The clarification was made by the Apex Court while hearing a plea relating to issue of fire crackers in the State of Rajasthan. The Court has also directed the State Governments to take appropriate steps to control air and noise pollution. The State of Rajasthan was told by the Court that no fresh directions are needed and it should take specific note of the previous orders.
