No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the implementation of firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali was not taken seriously by Delhi Police. The top court while directing the Commissioner of Police in Delhi to take actions for ensuring implementation of fircracker ban observed that right to live in a pollution free atmosphere is a Fundamental Right under Article 21.

While seeking a response from Delhi government on its stance over proposed perpetual ban on firecrackers in the national capital, the court further said that no religion  promotes any activity which promotes pollution or compromises with health of people.

The bench today went through the affidavits filed by Special Secretary, Environment department, Govt of NCT of Delhi and Delhi Police. On last occassion the court has sought explanation from Delhi Police and AAP government over non-implementation of firecracker ban.