The Supreme Court allows bursting certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for two days around Diwali, with activity confined to specific hours. Multiple outlets report that crackers may be burst on November 7 and 8, 2026 only during 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The court’s permissions are conditional. Sources say only green crackers approved by CSIR-NEERI and made by certified producers are permitted, while firecrackers containing barium or not approved by CSIR-NEERI remain disallowed. Several reports also describe a “no-cracker” approach near sensitive locations, including a 300-metre restriction around hospitals, schools and designated silence zones. Outlet summaries emphasize either the timing, the regulated approval requirements, or the restricted areas.
Some outlets also frame the decision in terms of a temporary relaxation, with the broader ban resuming after the two permitted days. Others provide an “explained” format to summarise the rules for residents.
