New Delhi: The Supreme Court docket on labeling it as mere “eyewash’ and sharply criticized the Delhi police for inadequately imposing the firecracker ban within the capital, stating that solely seizing uncooked supplies falls in need of complete motion. The highest courtroom questioned the Delhi authorities’s delay in imposing the firecracker ban, noting that the ban order was issued properly earlier than October 14.
“The correct to reside in a pollution-free ambiance is a elementary proper below Article 21 of the Structure. Prima facie, we’re of the view that no faith promotes any exercise that promotes air pollution or compromises with well being of the individuals,” PTI quoted the bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih.
The courtroom additional instructed Delhi Police to arrange a devoted unit to implement the firecracker ban and to carry native police heads accountable for implementing the order issued by the Delhi authorities on October 14.
The bench ordered the Delhi Police Commissioner to submit a report by November 25, detailing whether or not all firecracker producers had been formally notified of the ban. The courtroom additionally requested data on measures taken to stop the web sale of firecrackers. The apex courtroom instructed the Delhi police commissioner to promptly notify all stakeholders of the ban and guarantee a halt to firecracker sale and manufacturing.
The Supreme Court docket famous that the Delhi police had not handled the order with satisfactory seriousness.
