Supreme Court of India

Arjun Gopal and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

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Bench Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta JJ.
Decided 12 September 2017

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Constitution of India - Art. 32 - Public interest litigation - Wi·it petition seeking ban on use of fireworks, sparklers and minor explosives in any form, during festivals or otherwise - Interim order passqd on 11.11.2016 directing suspension of all such licences permitting sale ofjireworks, wholesale and retail within the territo1:v c of the National Capital Region - Manufacturers and suppliers of fireworks seeking modification of the interim order - Held: Continuing the suspension of licences might be too radical a step to take for the present - graded and balanced approach is necessary…

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