Diwali is almost here, and naturally, the market is stocked with sweets, lights and other decorative and festive items. But, where are the firecrackers-- the item which holds the real essence of this festival?

Amid worsening air pollution level in the National Capital, the Supreme Court on October 23, imposed a ban on making and burning of joint firecrackers (series crackers or laris) to prevent Delhi air’s from deteriorating further; saying these crackers will add to air, noise and solid waste problems and made the sale of ‘green firecrackers’ compulsory for all.

There also seems to be a confusion about the Supreme Court's order among people. What does Supreme court’s order actually mean?

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