‘Right To Pollution Free Atmosphere A Fundamental Right’: SC Raps Delhi Police For ‘Not Taking Firecracker Ban Seriously’
<p>The Supreme Court on Monday said that the implementation of firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali was not taken seriously by Delhi Police. The top court while directing the Commissioner of Police in Delhi to take actions for ensuring implementation of fircracker ban observed that right to live in a pollution free atmosphere is a Fundamental Right under Article 21. While seeking a response from Delhi government on its stance over proposed perpetual ban on fircrackers in the national capital, the court further said that no religion promotes any activity which promotes pollution or compromises with health of people.</p> <p>The bench today went through the affidavits filed by Special Secretary, Environment department, Govt of NCT… Read More »‘Right To Pollution Free Atmosphere A Fundamental Right’: SC Raps Delhi Police For ‘Not Taking Firecracker Ban Seriously’