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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Bombay HC says ban on firecrackers on roads applicable throughout year

Mumbai: Ahead of Diwali festival, the Bombay High Court on Thursday said its order banning bursting of firecrackers on public roads and streets will be applicable throughout the year.

A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale said the "toxic pollution" from firecrackers affects every person, especially senior citizens and children, and the air pollution increases after Diwali.

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