Supreme Court says firecracker ban not against any community
The Hindu
“We are not against particular community. We want to send strong message that we are here for the protection of fundamental rights of citizens,” the Supreme Court said
The Supreme Court on October 28 dispelled the impression that it was against particular group or community by banning firecrackers and said it cannot allow violation of rights of citizens under the guise of enjoyment.
A Bench of Justices M.R. Shah and A.S. Bopanna made it clear that it wants full implementation of its orders.
“Under the guise of enjoyment you [manufacturers] cannot play with lives of citizens. We are not against particular community. We want to send strong message that we are here for the protection of fundamental rights of citizens,” the Bench said.
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