Large-scale bursting of firecrackers during Dussehra and Diwali further aggravates the already polluted air in Delhi and is seriously detrimental to health.

Addressing a bench of Chief Justice H.L.Dattu, Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel; senior counsel Kapil Sibal, appearing for one of the three petitioners, said, "The issues involved required immediate and long term solutions. 40% of the children suffer from some kind of respiratory problem."
As the court gave the governments, the pollution control agencies and Delhi Police one week's time to respond to the notice, Sibal said, "Let Delhi government come forward with a scheme to address the situation for a short term relief. We are all very concerned for the children of this country and their future."
Appearing for another toddler petitioner, senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, "The Delhi government has collected Rs. 387 crore for dealing with ever-increasing pollution but 87% of this amount remains unspent."
Source-IANS