Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 23, 2026)
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The Bombay High Court has imposed a total ban on firecrackers on public streets in response to worsening air quality in Maharashtra, aiming to curb rising pollution during festivals.
The Bombay High Court imposed a total ban on firecrackers on public streets during festivals, citing rising pollution concerns. Strict enforcement in silence zones and public awareness campaigns were ordered, while Maharashtra's worsening AQI levels highlighted the urgency of the measures.
Air quality index levels are standard metrics used by governments and courts to monitor air pollution and implement emergency restrictions, such as firecracker bans, to protect public health.
- •Implementation and enforcement of the firecracker ban by local authorities
- •Public compliance with restrictions in silence zones and public streets
- •Updates on Maharashtra air quality index levels following the measures