1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Nov 2, 2026 03:33 PM ISTThe Supreme Court issued restrictions for the bursting of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali celebrations (File photo)The Supreme Court on Monday directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to allow the bursting of firecrackers only from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm on November 7 and 8.The top court said no fireworks would be permitted within a 300-metre radius of hospitals, old-age homes and notified silence zones in Delhi-NCR.The court said manufacturers with valid certification would be permitted to manufacture only green crackers.It reiterated that firecrackers containing barium and those not approved by CSIR-NEERI as green crackers would not be permitted.The Supreme Court also directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to take steps to prevent the flow of illegal and conventional firecrackers.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement