According to the police, Lal was arrested on Friday when a police team deployed on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg intercepted his vehicle after a brief chase and recovered the firecrackers.
The apex court noted that manufacturers such as Hindustan Fireworks and Standard Fireworks purchased barium in huge quantities and used these chemicals in the fireworks.
Citing the Covid pandemic, Delhi Pollution Control Committee said bursting of firecrackers is 'not favourable' for the larger community health amid the prevalent crisis.
The apex court said its prime focus is the right to life of innocent citizens and a balance needs to be struck between employment, unemployment and the right to life of citizens.
Across India, different restrictions have been imposed on sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season in light of high levels of air pollution. A look at what they are.
The ban on firecrackers and the subsequent reversals by some states reveal the political undertones to the issue. But there are economic and health implications too.
The direction will apply to all cities and towns in India where the average air quality in November fell under the 'poor' and above categories, NGT Chairperson Justice Goel said.
Many states & UTs have banned firecrackers during Diwali and other festivals to avoid problems for patients of Covid-19, which is primarily known to impact the respiratory system.
The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.
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