Kerala High Court puts an end to use of high-decibel pyrotechnics
8 years, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court puts an end to use of high-decibel pyrotechnics

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday ordered strict enforcement of the provisions in the Explosive Rules, banning the use of high-decibel crackers and display of fireworks between the hours of sunset and sunrise, at places of worship in the State. A Division Bench of Justices Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Anu Sivaraman issued the directive when a suo motu case, initiated on the basis of a letter from Justice Chitambaresh seeking to ban high-decibel fireworks came up for hearing. The court came down heavily on the police for not preventing the fireworks display at Paravur though the temple committee had failed to produce the required licence. Why no murder charges against contractor: HC The Court took the police to task for not slapping murder charges under section 302 and conspiracy of IPC in the FIR filed against the contractor responsible for organising the fireworks display at the Puttingal Devi temple in Kollam district without official permission.

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index The Management Committee of Chempazhanthi Agricultural Improvement Co-operative Society and Another v The Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, 2024 LiveLaw 823 XXX v Union of India and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 824 M/s Elstone Tea Estates Ltd. v State of Kerala And Connected Case, 2024 LiveLaw 825 Chavakkad Service Cooperative Bank vs. ITO, 2024 LiveLaw 826 Judgments/ Orders This …

Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people
5 months ago

Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 150 people were …

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured
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5 months ago

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured

Hindustan Times  

A massive firecracker explosion occurred during a temple festival near Kerala's Neeleswaram on Monday, injuring over 150 people. The incident occurred when a fireworks storage facility near the Veerarkavu Temple caught fire, causing a massive explosion that rocked the venue. Over 8 people are seriously injured, with 33 admitted to the district hospital, 19 to Aishal Hospital, Kanhangad, 12 to …

Orders against fireworks fell on deaf ears: Kerala High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Orders against fireworks fell on deaf ears: Kerala High Court

New Indian Express  

KOCHI : Observing that the memories of the Puttingal fireworks tragedy which claimed 107 lives still haunt and remain a stark reminder, the Kerala High Court said that despite a slew of directions from the Supreme Court and rules imposing stringent restrictions on the display of fireworks, nothing seems to deter the perpetrators, who continue to infringe the law with …

Denial of nod for fireworks: Palakkad's Nemmara-Vallangi Vela festival committees to move HC
1 year ago

Denial of nod for fireworks: Palakkad's Nemmara-Vallangi Vela festival committees to move HC

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, the Vallangi Desom committee also decided to approach the court. On Wednesday, the additional district magistrate issued an order citing safety issues in conducting fireworks. Additionally, the necessary risk assessment plans, onsite emergency plans, and risk assessment studies have not been submitted by the festival committee to the district administration, said officials. Consequently, delays in conducting disaster management plans …

Kerala: District collector denies permission to hold fireworks at Maradu temple
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala: District collector denies permission to hold fireworks at Maradu temple

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: District Collector NSK Umesh has denied permission for conducting fireworks as part of the annual festival at Maradu Kottaram temple to be held on February 21 and 22. The permission was denied in the wake of the blast at Tripunithura, and on the basis of safety concerns raised by the tahsildar, Kochi city police commissioner, and district fire officer. …

Kerala HC retains firecracker ban at religious places, puts stay on raid orders
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala HC retains firecracker ban at religious places, puts stay on raid orders

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: A division bench of the Kerala high court on Tuesday partially quashed an interim order of a single judge bench in connection with a ban on the display of fireworks at religious places in the state at odd hours. The division bench of Chief Justice AJ Desai and Justice VG Arun stayed the single judge order to conduct raids …

Curbs on fireworks binding on all States: Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Curbs on fireworks binding on all States: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. Justice A.S. Bopanna said adults tended to behave worse than children, bursting crackers galore, with no thought of the pollution and discomfort caused by them. “If …

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today directed the Municipal Corporations of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to ensure that firecrackers are not burst beyond the period of 7 PM to 10 PM in light of the poor air quality index. The court directed the implementation of the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigating plan, erection of metal sheets around construction sites, use of sprinklers …

Puttingal fireworks tragedy | Seven years on, no lessons learnt; Kerala yet to switch over to remote electrical firework display
1 year, 11 months ago

Puttingal fireworks tragedy | Seven years on, no lessons learnt; Kerala yet to switch over to remote electrical firework display

The Hindu  

Monday marks the seventh anniversary of the Puttingal fireworks tragedy near Kollam that claimed 109 lives and injured over 280 people. R. Venugopal, the then Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives, Hyderabad, who submitted the accident investigation report, had suggested that the present manual firework display be phased out with remote electrical display. The fact is that despite the recommendation and …

SC Sets Aside Calcutta HC Order Imposing Blanket Ban On Use Of Firecrackers In West Bengal Amid Kali Puja, Diwali
3 years, 4 months ago

SC Sets Aside Calcutta HC Order Imposing Blanket Ban On Use Of Firecrackers In West Bengal Amid Kali Puja, Diwali

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the Calcutta High Court’s order putting a blanket ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in West Bengal during the Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and other festivals this year to check air pollution amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A special vacation bench of Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Ajay Rastogi said that …

Firecrackers Regulation Not Against Any Particular Festival Or Community : Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Firecrackers Regulation Not Against Any Particular Festival Or Community : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While hearing an application alleging violation of the order banning the use of certain chemicals that were dangerous & beyond safety limits in the fireworks by the manufacturers, the Supreme Court today observed that it was not against any particular festival or commnunity but it could not permit others to play with the citizen's right to lives in the guise …

Firecracker Ban Case : Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Hearing
3 years, 5 months ago

Firecracker Ban Case : Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till tomorrow the hearing of an application alleging violation of the order dated February 10, 2017 banning the use of certain chemicals that were dangerous & beyond safety limits in the fireworks by the manufacturers. The Court earlier had expressed strong reservations to the fact that the preliminary enquiry report submitted by the Joint …

Banned Articles Being Used by Fireworks Manufacturers as Green Crackers: SC
3 years, 5 months ago

Banned Articles Being Used by Fireworks Manufacturers as Green Crackers: SC

News 18  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that under the guise of green crackers, banned articles are being used by firecracker manufacturers and reiterated that its earlier order banning joint crackers must be complied with by every state. The apex court asked the parties to exchange copies of counter affidavits filed in response to the CBI report and posted …

SC Lashes Out At Firecracker Makers For Using Toxic Chemicals, Says Can't Infringe Right To Life
3 years, 6 months ago

SC Lashes Out At Firecracker Makers For Using Toxic Chemicals, Says Can't Infringe Right To Life

ABP News  

New Delhi: With days left for the festival of Diwali, Supreme Court has lashed out at firecracker manufacturers for violating its 2018 judgment banning toxic ingredients like barium in fireworks. The top court said that the prime focus of the court is the "right to life of innocent people". The apex court cited a CBI report on the use of …

New Year fireworks fine will hit €100, and that means a criminal record
4 years, 4 months ago

New Year fireworks fine will hit €100, and that means a criminal record

Dutch News  

People who set off fireworks during the New Year festivities face a fine of at least €100, and that means an automatic criminal record, justice minister Ferd Grapperhaus said on Friday. The government has decided to ban all fireworks but children’s sparklers during this year’s New Year celebrations, in order to reduce pressure on the emergency services. That is why …

Telangana Fire Works Dealers Association Moves Supreme Court Challenging High Court Ban On Firecrackers
4 years, 4 months ago

Telangana Fire Works Dealers Association Moves Supreme Court Challenging High Court Ban On Firecrackers

Live Law  

An appeal has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 12thNovember order of the Telangana High Court whereby the State of Telangana was directed to immediately ban the sale and use of fireworks by people and organisations during Diwali. Filed by an Association comprising of manufacturers and dealers of firecrackers, The Telangana Fire Works Dealers Association, the plea submits …

Fireworks units fret over cracker ban
4 years, 4 months ago

Fireworks units fret over cracker ban

The Hindu  

The ban being imposed on fireworks by one State after another amid the COVID-19 pandemic has come as a rude shock to the industry, which has been focusing on exports. “We have sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who can ask the States to allow bursting of crackers during Deepavali,” Mr. Ganesan said. The money is collected after …

Fireworks industry shocked over cracker ban by Rajasthan government
4 years, 4 months ago

Fireworks industry shocked over cracker ban by Rajasthan government

The Hindu  

The Rajasthan government’s order banning the use of firecrackers and the notice issued by the National Green Tribunal to the Centre, seeking its reply for a ban on crackers in the National Capital Region during November, have shocked the fireworks hub here. President of the Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers’ Association Ganesan Panjurajan said the industry was producing green …

Expect more light, less noise this Diwali
5 years, 5 months ago

Expect more light, less noise this Diwali

The Hindu  

This Diwali there will be more light and less noise due to unavailability of crackers with high decibel sound because of strict certification norms by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, said a police officer on Wednesday. The officer said that during a meeting with licence applicants for firecrackers, the retailers informed that due to confusion over newly-introduced green firecracker …

Not with a ban but a whimper: only most dangerous fireworks to be outlawed
5 years, 8 months ago

Not with a ban but a whimper: only most dangerous fireworks to be outlawed

Dutch News  

The Dutch government is expected to stop the sale of the most dangerous fireworks from next year’s New Year’s Eve but steer clear of a complete ban. The government is expected to announce a ban of fireworks in the most dangerous ‘F3’ category, such as ‘Chinese rolls’ of multiple firecrackers – although the vast majority of fireworks on sale to …

Not with a ban but a whimper: only most dangerous fireworks to be outlawed
5 years, 8 months ago

Not with a ban but a whimper: only most dangerous fireworks to be outlawed

Dutch News  

The Dutch government is expected to stop the sale of the most dangerous fireworks from next year’s New Year’s Eve but steer clear of a complete ban. The government is expected to announce a ban of fireworks in the most dangerous ‘F3’ category, such as ‘Chinese rolls’ of multiple firecrackers – although the vast majority of fireworks on sale to …

Fireworks industry to file review petition in Supreme Court against ban on Barium salts post Diwali
6 years, 5 months ago

Fireworks industry to file review petition in Supreme Court against ban on Barium salts post Diwali

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association would file a review petition in the Supreme Court post Diwali. The announcement by the association came after the top court allowed bursting of only green firecrackers with reduced emission and decibel levels during all religious festivals, while deciding on a petition seeking ban on fireworks. "We will be filing a review …

Indic Collective’s J Sai Deepak argues in SC against the Diwali cracker ban in NCR
6 years, 7 months ago

Indic Collective’s J Sai Deepak argues in SC against the Diwali cracker ban in NCR

Op India  

After making a splash with his arguments in the Jagannath temple case, J Sai Deepak, on behalf of civil liberties group Indic Collective, once again made some salient arguments in the Court in the Diwali cracker ban case. Sai Deepak also submitted that imposing a blanket ban would effectively mean that the State has conceded that it is incapable of …

Puttingal may happen again
7 years ago

Puttingal may happen again

Deccan Chronicle  

A new circular issued by the Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives says that most temples across the state are conducting fireworks without putting in place any safety measures THRISSUR: An 'explosive' situation prevails in the state with safety rules being thrown to the winds while conducting fireworks during the ongoing festival season. To prevent any disasters of the Puttingal type, …

Over 860 fireworks factories in Sivakasi go on indefinite strike demanding amendments to environment law
7 years, 3 months ago

Over 860 fireworks factories in Sivakasi go on indefinite strike demanding amendments to environment law

Firstpost  

More than 860 fireworks factories in and around Sivakasi, the national hub of the industry, have launched an indefinite closure demanding an amendment to the Environment Protection Act exempting their produce from its purview Sivakasi : More than 860 fireworks factories in and around Sivakasi, the national hub of the industry, have launched an indefinite closure demanding an amendment to …

Justice Minister to discuss New Year's fireworks with mayor after Safety Board report
7 years, 3 months ago

Justice Minister to discuss New Year's fireworks with mayor after Safety Board report

NL Times  

Minister Ferdinand Grapperhaus of Justice and Security will meet with mayors and the chief of police to discuss the Dutch Safety Board's recommendation that banger- and rocket-type fireworks be banned, he said at the start of the Council of Ministers on Friday. The Board called New Year's the most dangerous time in the Netherlands and said that it is time …

Fireworks ban: Tens of thousands back calls to outlaw public use of pyrotechnics
7 years, 4 months ago

Fireworks ban: Tens of thousands back calls to outlaw public use of pyrotechnics

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for …

HC fixes 3 hours for bursting crackers on Diwali in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
7 years, 5 months ago

HC fixes 3 hours for bursting crackers on Diwali in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

India TV News  

Residents of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh can burn crackers only for three hours -- from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm -- on Diwali, the high court ordered here, days after the Supreme Court banned the sale of fireworks in neighbouring Delhi and National Capital region. Concerned over the pollution from crackers, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today also issued …

Uncertainty looms Thrissur Pooram fireworks
7 years, 11 months ago

Uncertainty looms Thrissur Pooram fireworks

Deccan Chronicle  

THRISSUR: Uncertainty is still looming over the possibility of conducting traditional fireworks for Thrissur Pooram this year scheduled to be held on May 5, even after Union Commerce and Industries Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday that permission would be given by the district collector to conduct fireworks in Kerala by strictly abiding to the existing Explosive and Safety rules. …

Kerala: Fireworks report before fest season
8 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: Fireworks report before fest season

Deccan Chronicle  

Thrissur: After holding a hearing on traditional fireworks and display at Thrissur and Palakkad, the Union Commerce and Industry joint secretary Shailendra Singh will submit a report to Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the first half of February before the major temple and church festival to be conducted in the state this year. At the hearing, when the festival committee members …

Gujarat govt planning ban on crackers between 10 pm and 6 am
8 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat govt planning ban on crackers between 10 pm and 6 am

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: The state government on Thursday told the Gujarat High Court that it was planning to prohibit bursting of firecrackers between 10 pm and 6 am during this Diwali. A division bench of Justices M R Shah and A S Supehia, hearing a contempt of court petition against the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the government, had sought to know the …

Kollam temple fire: Court grants bail to 41 accused as cops fail to file chargesheet
8 years, 8 months ago

Kollam temple fire: Court grants bail to 41 accused as cops fail to file chargesheet

Firstpost  

Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to all the 41 accused in the Kerala Kollam fire tragedy as the police failed to file a chargeshteet within the 90-day deadline Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to all the 41 accused in the Kerala Kollam fire tragedy as the police failed to file a chargesheet within the 90-day deadline, …

Kerala temple tragedy: All accused granted bail after police fail to file chargesheet in 90 days
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala temple tragedy: All accused granted bail after police fail to file chargesheet in 90 days

India TV News  

Kerala: About three months after the fire tragedy at the Puttingal Devi temple that claimed over 100 lives, the Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to all 41 accused as the police failed to file the chargesheet within the allotted period of 90 days. Over 110 people were killed and more than 1,000 people were injured in the tragedy …

HC for ban on fireworks, elephant parade
8 years, 10 months ago

HC for ban on fireworks, elephant parade

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Friday observed that it was high time that the State government banned the use of fireworks, involving explosive substances, and parading of elephants in connection with religious festivals and ceremonies. Justice P. Ubaid made the observation while dismissing the bail petitions filed by 40 accused, including the Puttingal temple committee members, in the Paravur fireworks …

Kollam temple fire: Kerala HC declines bail to 39 accused
8 years, 10 months ago

Kollam temple fire: Kerala HC declines bail to 39 accused

Firstpost  

The Kerala High Court today declined bail to 39 accused in the Kollam Puttingal temple fireworks tragedy that claimed 109 lives in April. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday declined bail to 39 accused in the Kollam Puttingal temple fireworks tragedy that claimed 109 lives in April. Refusing the bail to 39 accused, including the temple Trust officials, the …

Kerala wants fireworks tragedy termed calamity
8 years, 11 months ago

Kerala wants fireworks tragedy termed calamity

The Hindu  

Kerala will call upon the Centre to declare the > Puttingal fireworks accident a national calamity and provide substantial financial assistance to it for compensation, relief and rehabilitation, taking into account the huge loss of life and property and disabilities caused, official sources said here on Sunday. The State government will also request the Centre to consider the accident as …

With unspecified ‘controls’, Kerala allows fireworks displays during Thissur Pooram
8 years, 11 months ago

With unspecified ‘controls’, Kerala allows fireworks displays during Thissur Pooram

India TV News  

Thiruvananthapuram: The recent tragedy at Kerala’s Puttingal temple that over 100 lives appears to have fallen short of delivering the right lessons in th state. Despite the fire tragedy that struck as a result of fireworks displays, the Kerala High Court has approved the use of fireworks during the state's biggest festival, the upcoming Thrissur Pooram that will be held …

Following Kollam tragedy, fireworks banned in AP temple festival
8 years, 11 months ago

Following Kollam tragedy, fireworks banned in AP temple festival

Firstpost  

Revenue Principal Secretary J S V Prasad issued an order to this effect and directed executive officers of all temples in the state to take necessary precautionary measures with immediate effect. Vijayawada: The Endowments Department of Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday issued an order banning use of fireworks as part of any temple festival in the state, days after the …

Temple boards threaten to curtail Thrissur Pooram
8 years, 11 months ago

Temple boards threaten to curtail Thrissur Pooram

The Hindu  

All eyes are on the Kerala High Court, as Thursday’s hearing of the case on fireworks display will decide the fate of the Thrissur Pooram festival. The High Court’s interim order banning high-decibel fireworks between sunset and sunrise, on a petition filed by Justice V. Chidambaresh, has raised concerns over the conduct of the festival on April 17 and 18. …

#Puttingal FireTragedy; No noise making firecrackers in any place of worship between sunset and sunrise: Kerala HC [Read Order]
8 years, 11 months ago

#Puttingal FireTragedy; No noise making firecrackers in any place of worship between sunset and sunrise: Kerala HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

High Court of Kerala in a Suo motto Public Interest Litigation, ordered that no noise making fire crackers can be used in any place of worship between sunset and the sunrise. The Bench also said that the firecrackers used in the day time should also not be making noise more than 140 Decibels.Division bench comprising of Justices Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan …

Kollam temple fire: Police arrests 13 as Kerala HC calls for CBI inquiry into the blaze
8 years, 11 months ago

Kollam temple fire: Police arrests 13 as Kerala HC calls for CBI inquiry into the blaze

Firstpost  

Two days after the fireworks tragedy at Puttingal Devi temple in Paravur in Kerala’s Kollam that left at least 116 people dead and more than 350 injured, police on Tuesday recorded the arrest of 13 temple officials as the Kerala High Court said that a CBI inquiry should be launched into the tragedy. Two days after the fireworks tragedy at …

Kollam fire tragedy: Kerala HC bans noisy firecrackers at night in places of worship
8 years, 11 months ago

Kollam fire tragedy: Kerala HC bans noisy firecrackers at night in places of worship

Firstpost  

Despite the Kollam tragedy, state authorities are immune to the repercussions of massive firework dsiplay and are planning on going ahead with the annual fireworks festival Thrissur Pooram. Merely two days after a massive fire at a temple in Kerala sent shockwaves through the country, authorities have made an attempt to regulate the use of fireworks at public events. The …

Kerala temple tragedy: HC imposes partial ban on use of fireworks at places of worship
8 years, 11 months ago

Kerala temple tragedy: HC imposes partial ban on use of fireworks at places of worship

India TV News  

Kollam: In a bid to ensure that tragedies such as the one that struck the Puttingal Temple in Kollam in Kerala leaving over a 100 people, the Kerala High Court today banned the use of sound-making fireworks at all places of worship between sunset and sunrise. The matter of a complete ban on explosive fireworks is also in court is …

Kollam tragedy triggers action: Kerala govt to decide on cracker ban; all-party meet called
8 years, 11 months ago

Kollam tragedy triggers action: Kerala govt to decide on cracker ban; all-party meet called

Firstpost  

In the backdrop of the Kollam temple tragedy which has claimed 109 lives and left over 350 injured, the Kerala government on Tuesday called an All-Party Meeting on 14 April to discuss whether or not to ban fireworks display during festivities in places of worship. Thiruvananthapuram: In the backdrop of the Kollam temple tragedy which has claimed 109 lives and …

Kerala all-party meet to discuss ban on fireworks display in places of worship
8 years, 11 months ago

Kerala all-party meet to discuss ban on fireworks display in places of worship

The Hindu  

The Kerala government on Tuesday called an all-party meeting on April 14 to discuss whether or not to ban fireworks display during festivities in places of worship in the backdrop of the Kollam temple tragedy that claimed 109 lives and left over 350 injured. Talking to reporters here after a meeting with senior officials and doctors attending to the injured, …

A day after the blast, HC steps in against high-decibel fireworks
8 years, 11 months ago

A day after the blast, HC steps in against high-decibel fireworks

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Monday initiated a suo motu public interest writ petition based on a letter from a judge of the High Court seeking to ban high-decibel firecrackers in festivals and celebrations in the State. A Division Bench, comprising Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice Anu Sivaraman, ordered registration of a suo motu public interest litigation on the …

Kerala temple fire: Banned chemicals in crackers caused Kollam blaze
8 years, 11 months ago

Kerala temple fire: Banned chemicals in crackers caused Kollam blaze

Firstpost  

Officials investigating Sunday’s temple fire in Kerala are almost certain that potassium chlorate, a banned and deadly chemical, was used in making the firecrackers that caused the mishap, killing 112 people Officials investigating Sunday’s temple fire in Kerala are almost certain that potassium chlorate, a banned and deadly chemical, was used in making the firecrackers that caused the mishap, killing …

Exclusive; Kollam Fire Tragedy: Kerala HC to consider Sitting Judge’s Letter seeking ban on Fireworks as PIL Tomorrow [Read Letter]
8 years, 11 months ago

Exclusive; Kollam Fire Tragedy: Kerala HC to consider Sitting Judge’s Letter seeking ban on Fireworks as PIL Tomorrow [Read Letter]

Live Law  

A Day after the Kollam Puttingal Temple Fire Tragedy, a sitting Judge of High Court of Kerala Justice V. Chitambaresh wrote a letter to High Court seeking ban on high-decibel explosives in Fireworks display. He requested the Registrar to place the letter before the Division Bench in order to consider as to whether the same could b treated as a …

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