Bombay HC Reiterates Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers On Maharashtra Roads, Warns Of Cities Turning Into 'Toxic Gas Chambers'
The Bombay High Court has reiterated year-round restrictions on bursting firecrackers on public roads across Maharashtra, warning of worsening air pollution. Citing Mumbai AQI readings reaching 425, the bench stressed citizens' constitutional right to clean air. Authorities must establish complaint mechanisms, appoint nodal officers and conduct awareness campaigns.