Supreme Court steps in on National Anthem row, says no need to stand up in movie halls to prove patriotism. New Delhi: People do not need to stand up in cinema halls to prove their patriotism and “cannot be forced to carry patriotism on their sleeves”, the Supreme Court said on Monday, asking the Centre to…
Want stricter, comprehensive and time-bound action plan to address all sources of air pollution Doctors and environmentalists have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, and expressed the hope that it would ensure a relatively cleaner Diwali this year. “We appreciate the Supreme Court’s decision on prohibition of firecrackers’ sale…
Ruling made in effort to halt spike in toxic smog that led to closure of schools, power stations and construction sites last year India’s supreme court has banned the sale of fireworks in Delhi during the upcoming Diwali festival, hoping to prevent the usual spike in toxic air pollution levels that accompany the holiday. Last…
