In Brief
This case addressed appeals and review applications concerning a Supreme Court order that suspended licenses for sale of fireworks in Delhi and NCR to combat severe air pollution during Diwali. The court rejected applications seeking further relaxation of the suspension order filed by manufacturers and temporary license holders. However, the court partly allowed an NGO's application, holding that the September 12, 2017 judgment relaxing the suspension should become effective only from November 1, 2017, allowing the complete license suspension to be tested during the 2017 Diwali season. The court emphasized the constitutional duty to protect the environment and the precautionary principle in preventing irreversible environmental damage.
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