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Delhi Air Quality to Worsen After Diwali, Supreme Court Warns

Vivaan DesaiSource: hindustantimes.com

Wednesday, October 28, 2026Updated 19h ago

Delhi Air Quality to Worsen After Diwali, Supreme Court Warns — Delhi Air Quality to Worsen After Diwali, Supreme Court WarnsSource: hindustantimes.com

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The Supreme Court has warned that Delhi's air quality will deteriorate after Diwali, with a bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath commenting that the environment will be "very bad" post-holiday season. The court is set to hear a plea on allowing firecrackers on Diwali this year, with a bench considering a "pragmatic and practical" approach to strike a balance between religious sentiments and public health concerns.

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