Parmod KumarNew Delhi, Nov. 3 -- A day after permitting the manufacture, sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for a strictly regulated period around Diwali, the Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of unauthorised crackers being openly sold in prominent Delhi markets in apparent violation of its directions.
A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale drew Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati's attention to a media report claiming that licensed and unlicensed firecrackers, including products with and without prescribed QR codes, were freely available in the market.
Referring to the report, Justice Sundresh asked Bhati to look into the matter, noting that it suggested ...