Bombay High Court emphasises enforcement over mere rules in firecracker ban order

The Bombay High Court's division bench has underlined the importance of enforcing existing firecracker ban and noise pollution regulations, rather than simply issuing rules on paper.

The bench noted that current laws regulating noise pollution are frequently reduced to 'paper provisions', with enforcement agencies failing to implement them effectively. The court's remarks highlight a persistent gap between regulation and ground-level compliance in pollution control matters.

The order signals the court's intent to push for stronger accountability among authorities tasked with enforcing noise and air quality standards during festive seasons.