Supreme Court's Order On Green Crackers Ahead Of Diwali 2025: Know Time Limit, QR Code On Crackers

SC's Order On Green Crackers Ahead Of Diwali 2025: As the festival of Diwali will be celebrated across the nation on October 20, the national capital is already gripped in the festive mood. Ahead of Diwali, lets have a look at the recent verdict of the Supreme Court. Recently, the Supreme Court has lifted all the bans from green firecrackers, and allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. However, the ban has been removed on green firecrakers in Delhi-NCR on test basis which is followed by strict monitoring of authorities.

Ahead of the Diwali, here we have listed the Supreme Court verdict related to green firecrackers rules, time limit and more to make your festival bright. 

Firecrackers allowed on Diwali or not?

As per the recent verdict of the Supreme Court, only green firecrackers approved by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) will be allowed for sale and use in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Notably, 'Ladi' firecrackers will not be allowed. Apart from this, all the approved green firecrackers must have QR codes.

Strict Monitoring on Diwali

It is worthy to be mentioned here that strict measures will be taken to check if the Supreme Court instructions related to the use of green firecrackers is implemented properly in Delhi-NCR or not.

Time limit for the use of green crackers on Diwali

As per the Supreme Court order, the sale of green firecrackers has been allowed for three days i.e., from October 18 to 20. Meanwhile, permission has been granted to burst green firecrackers from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm on October 19 and 20.

Licenses for sale of green crackers

As per a report of PTI, the administration has provided 168 temporary licences for the retail sale of NEERI-approved green firecrackers at selected locations till Saturday.

Conditions laid out by the Supreme Court

Some other conditions laid out by the Supreme Court on use of green crackers are as follows:

• There will also be a patrol team that will monitor the green cracker manufacturers as well as QR codes will also be uploaded on the website.
• As per the order, no firecrackers to be brought from outside the NCR region.
• As per the SC order, the pollution control boards will check the air quality till October 21, collect sand and water samples and submit the report.
• It also stated that license will be suspended if fake firecrackers found.
• The SC also stated that it will monitor the matter again after three weeks.