[COVID-19] Calcutta High Court orders total ban on firecrackers for upcoming Diwali, Kali Puja, Christmas, New Year

The order was passed taking into account the COVID pandemic situation and the deteriorating air quality. Only the use of wax or oil-based diyas can be used, the Court directed.
[COVID-19] Calcutta High Court orders total ban on firecrackers for upcoming Diwali, Kali Puja, Christmas, New Year
Published on
3 min read

The Calcutta High Court on Friday banned the use of any type of firecrackers in the State of West Bengal during upcoming festivities of Kali Puja, Diwali, Chatt Puja, Jagadhatri Puja, Guru Nanak’s Birthday, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve this year (Roshni Ali vs. State of West Bengal).

Loading content, please wait...
Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news
www.barandbench.com