New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday permitted manufacturers with valid approvals from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) to produce green crackers.

However, the bench clarified that these crackers cannot be sold in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) until further orders. The case is scheduled for the next hearingon October 8.

During the proceedings, the counsel for the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) emphasized the need for caution. They suggested that the composition of green crackers should be verified and approved before allowing large-scale production and sale.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai q...