Calcutta HC Bans Use and Sale of Firecrackers on Kali Puja and Chhath
4 years, 1 month ago

Calcutta HC Bans Use and Sale of Firecrackers on Kali Puja and Chhath

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday banned the use and sale of firecrackers on Kali Puja in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The court said that guidelines, which were in place during Durga Puja such as no entry to pandals, will also be in effect during Kali Puja. It asked the police to ensure that the norms are strictly enforced on Kali Puja as well. Fifteen people will be allowed in the Kali Puja pandals having an area up to 300 sq metres, and 45 persons in the bigger ones, the court said.

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Ban on firecrackers flouted in Delhi despite Supreme Court order
1 year, 1 month ago

Ban on firecrackers flouted in Delhi despite Supreme Court order

The Hindu  

The ban on firecrackers was violated in several areas of Delhi as people celebrated Deepavali on November 12. Till 7.30 p.m., the intensity of bursting firecrackers was less in Greater Kailash and Chittaranjan Park area. In the Chhatarpur locality of south Delhi, sounds of firecrackers being burst could be heard from 6 p.m. onwards. Meanwhile, very few firecrackers were burst …

Kali Puja : Calcutta High Court Permits Restricted Entry Into Pandals For Fully Vaccinated People; Rituals Such As Anjali, Arati Allowed
3 years, 1 month ago

Kali Puja : Calcutta High Court Permits Restricted Entry Into Pandals For Fully Vaccinated People; Rituals Such As Anjali, Arati Allowed

Live Law  

Modifying the directions issued last year vide order dated November 5, 2020, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday observed that all puja pandals will continue to be No-Entry Zones, including an area of five-metre beyond the pandals on all the open sides. A Bench comprising Justices Rajasekhar Mantha and Kesang Doma Bhutia lamented about how enormous crowds had been seen …

SC sets aside Calcutta HC order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali to check air pollution
3 years, 1 month ago

SC sets aside Calcutta HC order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali to check air pollution

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the Calcutta High Court order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali and other festivals this year to check air pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A special bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Ajay Rastogi also asked the West Bengal government to explore the possibility to ensure that banned firecrackers and related items are …

SC Sets Aside Calcutta HC Order Imposing Blanket Ban On Use Of Firecrackers In West Bengal Amid Kali Puja, Diwali
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Visitors Will Not Be Allowed Inside Durga Puja Pandals: Calcutta HC
3 years, 2 months ago

Visitors Will Not Be Allowed Inside Durga Puja Pandals: Calcutta HC

The Quint  

The Advocate General, who appeared for the state, said the state government has no objections if the court imposes these kinds of restrictions for the greater benefit of the people. Last year the division bench of the high court comprising Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Arijit Banerjee, hearing a public interest litigation filed by the same person, said that no …

Visitors will not be allowed inside Durga Puja pandals: Calcutta HC
3 years, 2 months ago

Visitors will not be allowed inside Durga Puja pandals: Calcutta HC

India TV News  

A day after the West Bengal government lifted the night restrictions during the Durga Puja festival, the Calcutta High Court said that Puja pandals will have to be treated as 'containment zones' and visitors will not be allowed to enter inside them. Passing an order on a PIL filed by Howrah resident Ajay Kumar Dey pledging to impose last year's …

Bengal celebrates Kali puja, Diwali sans fireworks
4 years, 1 month ago

Bengal celebrates Kali puja, Diwali sans fireworks

The Hindu  

The ban on sale and use of fireworks this year saved the people of West Bengal from noise and pollution on the evening of Kali Puja and Diwali on Saturday, while ‘diyas’, candles and decorative electric lights illuminated houses creating the festive spirit. The Calcutta High Court had last week banned the use and sale of firecrackers in West Bengal …

"Pollution Will Affect COVID Patients & May Spread COVID": Rajasthan High Court Refuses To Interfere With Firecracker Ban Order
4 years, 1 month ago

"Pollution Will Affect COVID Patients & May Spread COVID": Rajasthan High Court Refuses To Interfere With Firecracker Ban Order

Live Law  

"Right to life embodies a constitutional value of supreme importance and stands on a higher pedestal than the right to practice any profession, as right to carry any business comes with a rider and Clause of Article 19 permits the Government to impose reasonable restrictions", remarked Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday while refusing to interfere with Rajasthan Government's Firecracker ban …

Black Diwali for Traders as Several States Ban Sale and Use of Firecrackers
4 years, 1 month ago

Black Diwali for Traders as Several States Ban Sale and Use of Firecrackers

News 18  

Firecracker retailers have been struggling to make ends meet for three consecutive years. Business worth crores has been hampered after the National Green Tribunal banned the sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till the end of November. Firecracker shops in old Delhi’s Dariba Kalan, the 200-old ‘pataka’ bazar are shut for the first time this Diwali. We are not …

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Calcutta High Court cracker ban
4 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Calcutta High Court cracker ban

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea against a Calcutta High Court ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during Kali puja, saying “preservation of life is more important” than festivals amid the pandemic. It said the High Court order was based on its knowledge of the ground situation there. The apex court was hearing an …

'Preservation Of Life Important Than Festivals': Supreme Court Affirms Calcutta High Court's Ban On Sale & Bursting Of Firecrackers In West Bengal
4 years, 1 month ago

'Preservation Of Life Important Than Festivals': Supreme Court Affirms Calcutta High Court's Ban On Sale & Bursting Of Firecrackers In West Bengal

Live Law  

The Bench of Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Arijit Banerjee ordered, "The State should ensure that there is no use or display or bursting of firecrackers at all during the Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations." Court's directions related to Kali Puja, Jagadhatri Puja and Kartick Puja The Court was of the opinion that since public Kali pujas are many more …

Firecrackers banned in these states, cities ahead of Diwali
4 years, 1 month ago

Firecrackers banned in these states, cities ahead of Diwali

India TV News  

Diwali, one of the most awaited Indian festivals, is just around the corner as people prepare to celebrate it in their own vibrant ways. Therefore, in order to ensure that air quality doesn't worsen during this fall, several states banned the use of fire crackers ahead of the festival. Earlier this week, the NGT had sought response of the Union …

Avoid fire crackers during Kali Puja, Deepavali: West Bengal Chief Secretary
4 years, 1 month ago

Avoid fire crackers during Kali Puja, Deepavali: West Bengal Chief Secretary

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandhyopadhyay on Tuesday urged people to avoid fire crackers during Kali Puja and Deepavali. The Chief Secretary said Durga Puja celebrations ended without any incident and necessary precautions should be taken for the coming festivals. Proper health and hygiene measures like wearing of masks should be maintained,” the Chief Secretary said. Like Durga Puja there …

WB Guv Dhankhar Hails HC Order to Ban Durga Puja Pandals for Visitors, Urges People to Follow Covid Norms
4 years, 2 months ago

WB Guv Dhankhar Hails HC Order to Ban Durga Puja Pandals for Visitors, Urges People to Follow Covid Norms

News 18  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday hailed the Calcutta High Court order to declare all community Durga puja pandals as no entry zones for visitors and urged the people to enjoy the festival taking all COVID-19 safety precautions. Dhankhar tweeted “In view of Calcutta High Court order in public interest would have virtual participation in Durga Puja inaugurations. On …

To Hop or Not to Hop: Calcutta HC's Order to Ban Puja Pandals for Visitors Leaves Netizens Divided
4 years, 2 months ago

To Hop or Not to Hop: Calcutta HC's Order to Ban Puja Pandals for Visitors Leaves Netizens Divided

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the West Bengal government to announce all Durga Puja pandals in the state as ‘No-Entry Zones’. My humble request to the administration to follow this strictly during puja days and to ensure that in streets too there would be no gathering.#Pujo2020 #Newnormal— Abir Sen October 20, 2020 Filing of review petition against no …

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