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Supreme Court Questions Delhi Government on Lax Enforcement of Diwali Firecracker Ban to Curb Air Pollution In response to severe concerns about air pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India  questioned the Delhi government on Monday regarding the apparent flouting of the firecracker ban during Diwali celebrations . Despite the ban being enforced to reduce air pollution, reports indicated widespread non-compliance, leading the court to demand an explanation from both the Delhi government and the Delhi Police. Supreme Court Orders Affidavits from Delhi Government and Police Commissioner A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih  requested that the Delhi government submit an affidavit detailing the steps taken to enforce the firecracker ban. The bench voiced concerns over reports indicating that the ban was not effectively implemented, thereby exacerbating the city’s air quality issues. It also directed the Delhi Police Commissioner  to provide an expl...