What is the existing firecracker ban in Delhi?

Firecrackers remain banned in Delhi ahead of Diwali 2026. In April 2025, Supreme Court imposed a year-round ban on their manufacture, storage, sale, distribution and use across Delhi-NCR. A temporary relaxation allowed use of approved green crackers during Diwali 2025 under strict conditions. SC recently expressed reluctance to impose a blanket ban on firecrackers this year.