Diwali 2026: Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Govt To Consider Regulating Firecracker-Bursting Timings

Mumbai, November 4, 2026: The Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to consider imposing regulated timings for bursting firecrackers during Diwali, in line with directions issued by the Supreme Court to curb pollution and protect public health.A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale referred to the Supreme Court’s October 29 directions restricting the use of approved...