Bombay High Court enforces year-round firecracker ban on public roads to combat pollution
- The Bombay High Court has banned bursting firecrackers on public roads and streets across Maharashtra throughout the year, including festivals.
- The court raised concerns over rising air pollution in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli.
- • Mumbai's Air Quality Index AQI reportedly touched 425 in some areas, raising serious concerns about breathing difficulties and public health.
- The court mandated authorities to set up complaint systems, appoint officers and launch awareness campaigns to enforce pollution controls.
Source: indiatoday.in
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