Order on crackers applicable across country, says SC

The Supreme Court has clarified that its order banning polluting firecrackers and allowing only green crackers applies to all states, not just Delhi. It has asked state governments to implement the order to control air and noise pollution. The court emphasized that it is the responsibility of everyone to be concerned about pollution and that blaming children for the problem is incorrect. The court had previously banned polluting crackers in 2018 and directed the enforcement of its order, holding top officials personally liable for any violations.