Supreme Court Criticises Delhi Govt Over Firecracker Curbs Data Gap

A bench of the Supreme Court delivered a judgment criticizing the Delhi government for its lack of concrete data on the enforcement of firecracker curbs. The court highlighted that the orders issued to curb firecracker usage were a mockery in the absence of evidence showing their effectiveness. Firecracker restrictions were introduced to reduce air pollution in the Delhi‑NCR region, especially during festivals. The court’s remarks underline the need for data‑driven policy implementation in environmental regulation.