Delhi HC to hear on October 22 plea against complete ban on sale, use of firecracker by Delhi govt
The Hindu
The petitioners have contended that the ban was arbitrary, unreasonable and excessive
The Delhi High Court on October 6 said it would hear on October 22 the plea against complete ban on sale, storage and use of firecrackers in the national capital during Diwali, saying that it will await the outcome of the hearing before the Supreme Court on the issue.
“Let us wait for what guidance the Supreme Court is giving,” said a Bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti while hearing the plea by two individuals, Rahul Sanwariya and Tanveer, who have claimed that Delhi government’s decision of imposing a complete ban was an “overreach” as the apex court has never ordered an absolute ban on the sale of firecrackers in the national capital.
“So you are saying this [ban] amounts to contempt [of Supreme Court]? Then file a contempt,” said the Chief Justice.
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