November 7, 2023: The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced the bursting of firecrackers will be banned across India. The 2018 order banning firecrackers will continue and shall be duly enforced.

The decision was taken after hearing an application seeking directions to the state of Rajasthan to comply with the Apex Court’s orders regarding ban on crackers and minimising air and noise pollution during the Diwali festive.

The court also came down heavily on the Punjab government over stubble burning, saying ''there can't be a political battle all the time over the issue.''